was promoted as a cruise for the cougar who “knows exactly what she
wants … (and) what she doesn’t want is children, cohabitation or
commitment”.
that older women should not be discriminated against because of a
relationship with a younger man.
the most pervasive prejudice in American Society," Rich Gosse, Chairman
of The Society of Single Professionals in the US, a sponsor of the
cruise, said.
"Older
women, in particular, are victimized by our youth-oriented society.
They are regarded as 'non-sexy'... The truth is that there are millions
of American men who find older women attractive, and we will prove it
on the Cougar Cruise."