A job posting for monkey managers released by the management team of Mount Emei, a scenic area in Sichuan Province, has ignited discussions among Internet users regarding gender discrimination.
The scenic area posted a job advertisement on Tuesday, openly recruiting 15 monkey managers, specifying that only males between the ages of 18 and 45 are eligible.
Some netizens ask why only males were being recruited for the position and whether it constituted gender discrimination.
The scenic area responded on Monday, explaining that monkey managers need to frequently navigate through the wild forests and mountains, requiring a high level of physical fitness, which may not be convenient for women.
Mount Emei, located in Sichuan Province, China, is the tallest among the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China.
The scenic area reportedly houses approximately 582 monkeys in 14 different troops, known for their mischievous behavior.
In January, these monkey troops were reported to exhibit aggressive behavior towards visitors. Following these incidents, in February, the mountain management team implemented a "human-monkey separation" model, leading to a significant reduction in cases of theft and aggression by monkeys.
