An Oxford University student has been criticised for her "sexist" attempt to win votes in an election to become a librarian - by boasting about her breasts.
Oxford University student Madeline Grant (right) Photo: Facebook
Madeline Grant, 19, wrote on her manifesto for Union Librarian: "I don't hack, I just have a great rack."
The brunette also said she was "committed to helping members pull" and claimed she once had "a hug'n'kiss from Johnny Depp".
Former model Madeline entered herself into the election for Union Librarian at the elite institution last month.
The English undergraduate even claimed she dated "a shady Japanese businessman for Union ball sponsorship".
But her campaign has been condemned by students who have accused her of "damaging the perception of women".
A union member told student paper Cherwell: "Whilst this manifesto is clearly meant to be humorous, it shows a distinct lack of judgement.
"It is disappointing to see female members of committee campaigning on the back of gender at all, let alone in a way which promotes the use of sexuality.
"The suggestion that anyone should be voted in on such a basis is deeply offensive to both male and female voters and is also very damaging to the perception of the women associated with the Union.
"This year's three successive female presidents are testimony to the fact that the Union has moved far beyond outdated sexual stereotypes and it is deeply saddening to see women objectifying themselves in manifestos."
Madeleine, who has posted numerous pictures of herself posing half-naked on her Facebook page, said: "I hope no-one is offended by my manifesto - it was only meant to be a light-hearted satire on an organisation which is often seen very seriously."
Madeline's parents John, 71, and mum freelance writer Sally Jones, 57, live in a £460,000 sprawling detached farmhouse in Ashorne, Warks.
"It is disappointing to see female members of committee campaigning on the back of gender at all, let alone in a way which promotes the use of sexuality.
"The suggestion that anyone should be voted in on such a basis is deeply offensive to both male and female voters and is also very damaging to the perception of the women associated with the Union.
"This year's three successive female presidents are testimony to the fact that the Union has moved far beyond outdated sexual stereotypes and it is deeply saddening to see women objectifying themselves in manifestos."
Madeleine, who has posted numerous pictures of herself posing half-naked on her Facebook page, said: "I hope no-one is offended by my manifesto - it was only meant to be a light-hearted satire on an organisation which is often seen very seriously."
Madeline's parents John, 71, and mum freelance writer Sally Jones, 57, live in a £460,000 sprawling detached farmhouse in Ashorne, Warks.
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