Backlash against giant Marilyn Monroe statue for ‘forcing upskirting’

The return of a giant Marilyn Monroe sculpture has caused a backlash in Palm Springs, California, with advocates saying that the feature promotes misogyny and upskirting.

The 26-foot-tall, stainless steel and aluminum statue portray the movie star in her famous scene from The Seven Year Itch, wearing a white dress while standing over a subway grate.

NPR reported that while the sculpture, named "Forever Marilyn" was previously installed in the city from 2012 to 2014 and now will be fitted permanently at Coachella Valley.