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Although I'm a Republican, I was thrilled to see Hillary Clinton do so well in the primaries. I wasn't a supporter of hers but I really thought that she was the best candidate running in the Democratic Party for POTUS.. I was just as outraged as her supporters to see some in the MSM treat her in such a sexist way. What was equally upsetting for me was reading such nasty sexist rhetoric from some of the Obama supporters, especially from many of the far left liberal blogs. It was like watching the Liberals eat their own. What disturbed me even more was that none of the leaders in the Democratic party came out against it.
As a parent and professional woman, I know first hand what it's like to deal with sexism. Sexism, just like racism, crosses all party lines, all ages and both genders. It's not just men that have been guilty of sexism, I've read many comments from women that are just as offensive. In fact, I've read several blog post on this site that reek of sexism.
I'm a never married mother and I've raised my 14 yr. old daughter alone since her birth. Through my words and actions, I've taught her that with determination, education, inner strength and faith in God, she can do anything that she puts her mind on. I've always addressed sexist comments or behavior when I see it, even when it's from my own political party. I mostly identify with Sarah Palin because of my political views but I also identify with Hillary Clinton when it comes to her inner strengh and courage. I respect both woman and I believe that both are strong role models for myself and for my daughter.
I came across this article below from Women Count. The writer makes an excellent case for the need to fight against sexism, regardless of whether it's against a Democratic or Republican woman, because "that's how feminism works." In spite of my disagreement with this statement by the writer, "We cannot pretend that Governor Palin meets any standard of progressive politics or social values", I have found common ground with her over this issue. On this, it's important for all woman to unite in outrage.
Sexism and Sarah Palin
It started Friday afternoon with John Roberts on CNN, and then in a slow build over the weekend it became clear what the leading sexist charge would be against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin: Is it appropriate for her to accept the vice presidential nomination given the magnitude of her current family responsibilities?
The question came not just from members of the media but also from voters around the country who wrote in to news organizations and on blogs.
The obvious retort is whether anyone would ask the same question of the father of a four-month-old with Down Syndrome and a pregnant teenager. We think not.
Radio talk host Ed Schultz on CNN Monday night took things even further by declaring that Palin would not be able to focus on her job given her family distractions.
And Washington Post columnist Sally Quinn wrote: “Of course, women can be good mothers and have careers at the same time. I’ve done both. Other women in public office have children…but…a mother’s role is different from a father’s.”
The message? Sarah Palin: bad mother.
On that count we have no doubt these accusations would never be made about a man. In that sense, Sally Quinn is right – and that’s why things have got to change.
The very notion that Sarah Palin should not have accepted this nomination because she is a mother with demanding challenges underscores just how far we have to go.
WomenCount has promised that we would jump on these examples of sexism. Here’s where YOU come in. Tell the media to back off, and we’ll forward your messages to the right places.
Stamping out sexism is about shifting the culture. It will be good for America to watch Sarah Palin on the campaign trail – bouncing from parenting to politics. That’s how most women function – multi-tasking, leaning on friends and family, and waking up each morning and doing it all again.
Throughout the weekend, we have been asked about WomenCount’s views on Sarah Palin as the Republican nominee. It is important to distinguish between the broader issue of sexism and the ideology of an individual. WomenCount was born of the passion its founders had for Hillary Clinton’s clear view of social issues and progressive values. We cannot pretend that Governor Palin meets any standard of
