Burger King U.K. apologizes following backlash for ‘women belong in the kitchen’ tweet

Fast food chain Burger King’s U.K. arm has issued an apology following backlash to an International Women’s Day tweet saying “women belong in the kitchen.” The tweet was part of a Twitter thread announcing funding for a scholarship to support female chefs, but many called out the company for the sexist messaging. While the company initially tried to explain and defend the tweet, the company issued an apology saying they got it wrong and will do better next time.

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