The BBC has been criticised for a headline used in its coverage of Ms Ardern's resignation, prompting the broadcaster to make a change.
A headline used by the BBC in its coverage of Jacinda Ardern's resignation has drawn criticism online.While Ms Ardern's popularity rose internationally, at home she has faced growing political headwinds., which has been described as "staggering sexism".on Thursday, saying she spent the summer considering her future and concluded that she no longer has "enough in the tank" to seek re-election.
The story starts by discussing Ms Ardern's widespread popularity, with many of her fans being women who have followed her journey from new prime minister to working mother and looked up to her as a role model. Sangita Myska, a British television presenter, said she was "saddened to see such a reductive, sexist and inaccurate headline from the BBC World".
"Jacinda Ardern has been a longstanding leader and international hero. Because of her, many more women have bigger aspirations and will enjoy bigger successes," she wrote.The BBC World News account later said the original tweet "has been deleted as the headline has been updated".
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