Maxim Names Transgender Woman to 'Hot 100' List, Sparking Outrage
Maxim Australia's "Hot 100" list after it included a transgender woman."Welcome to the 2023 Ultra Tune MAXIM HOT 100 – our annual, eclectic and definitive list of Australian women who have impressed, made headlines or simply had a huge year.
The past 12 months saw an abundance of fine and fierce femmes who have wowed us with their aptitude, intellect, humour, attributes and overall incredible talents," Maxim Australia Editor-in-Chief Santi Pintado said in a statement announcing the list.In the 92nd spot on the list, Maxim Australia included Dani Laidley, a transgender woman.
Laidley was a coach in the Australian Football League before transitioning in 2020.Laidley's inclusion on the list sparked criticism from many social media users.#92 of top 100 hottest 'women' in the world according to Maxim magazine in Australia How did we get to a point where companies/institutions/publications can do this with no fear of backlash?
pic.twitter.com/GBhJAIzzLY"#92 of top 100 hottest 'women' in the world according to Maxim magazine in Australia," former college Division I swimmer, Riley Gaines, wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "How did we get to a point where companies/institutions/publications can do this with no fear of backlash?"Conservatives have spoken out against LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals this year, with Bud Light facing a boycott after partnering with Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender activist and influencer.
