Midterm elections month draws to a close today, but the way women politicians and candidates are belittled and objectified remains an unresolved problem. Leading up to the elections, women across party lines were attacked for actions and characteristics that were irrelevant to their legislative abilities. An anonymous blogger publicized details of an alleged Halloween tryst [...]
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Final Word on the Midterms: Sexism Still Prevalent
Posted in Equity in the News, Sexism, tagged Christine O'Donnell, Elect Her initiative, feminism, Hillary Clinton, Krystal Ball, media, midterm elections, Name It. Change It, women leaders on November 30, 2010, | Leave a Comment »
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