I was watching the news a few days ago and I heard some old man saying that he didn't think that we are "ready" for a woman president, obviously regarding Hilary Clinton's campaign.
Am I the only person who finds that comment offensive? What if someone would have said that we aren't "ready" for a black president (Obama)? Surely a statement such as that would be considered sexist, so why are subtle attacks like the one geared towards Clinton generally ignored by the public?
2007-02-15 11:41:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes, I noticed that and I do find it ignorant and offensive, especially from Conservatives who can't find real arguments so they say things like "She can't control her husband", "She is ugly", "She is a dyke" or "She'll start war when she has PMS". I can only conclude that Conservatives think Women candidates are second class citizens and should be subservient, barefoot and pregnant. Makes me glad I am a Democrat where women are more respected.
2007-02-15 11:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a girl, and it doesn't bug me at all considering he was an old man. When he was growing up women had no rights. We lived in the house and cooked meals. So in his mind women as still inferior to men. Now, if it was a younger man, then it might bug me a little, but I wouldn't get angry about it.
2007-02-15 20:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by abacus314 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are still plenty of sexists as well as racists in American politics. Some are subtle some blatant.
2007-02-15 19:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by wyldfyr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is offensive. but sexism is still alive today- so are other forms of bigotry. soke are more acceptable than others and there is little to no reproach
2007-02-15 23:11:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋