Comments on: Sarah Palin, Debate on Mothers

By: Tracee Sioux

Tracee Sioux — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:03:06 +0000

Oh and I’ll point out that it’s not me making this a generalization – the most searched words since Sarah Pallin was announced were “HOT SARAH PALIN Photos.”

Also the number one deterrent to sexism, rape, domestic violence and sexual harassment is MALE Peer Pressure.

By: Tracee Sioux

Tracee Sioux — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:33:43 +0000

I’m watching The View and Elizabeth is speaking like she’s the champion of the feminist movement and believes Sarah Palin can easily pull it off and Joy is arguing against her.

It’s almost the same conversation they had about Hillary – but Elizabeth and Joy switched sides.

Now Elizabeth is arguing in favor of the teen pregnancy as reality and Joy is saying, this isn’t what you were saying last week about Britney’s sister.

The world has gone topsy turvy and I’m wondering if I even understand what values voters are voting for.

By: that girl

that girl — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:27:39 +0000

Okay, but where do all the conservatives who are supporting her and defending her fit into that? You think they’re saying, it’s okay for her, because she’s on a mission, but the rest of us should just stay home?

It seems like it’s mainly the liberals who are coming out of the woodwork to criticize her ability to do both..isn’t that backwards?

By: Tracee Sioux

Tracee Sioux — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:26:07 +0000

It’s not just conservatives though – I don’t want to paint it that way.

Women have a habit of viewing themselves as “the exception” when they judge other women.

Many women believe sexism or rape and sexual abuse is about other women – the one in the short skirts and inappropriate clothes who parties and smokes.

In order to believe in our own safety they believe men only mean disrespect to other women and believe themselves to be “the exception.” You call women a whore in rap videos – but that doesn’t apply to me. Because I behave appropriately.

It’s a thing women do to be okay in general. It’s a mental thing we do to believe we’re safe, we’re equal and our men mean us no harm.

By: Tracee Sioux

Tracee Sioux — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:21:01 +0000

Well, in this particular NY Times story they quote a woman who very actively fought against the Equal Rights Amendment. One of her arguments was that women should be in the home not in the public sphere. At the same time, she also worked fulltime – as an activist against women working and ran for office.

Obviously, she thought of herself as “the exception.” What she really meant is that “she could do it, but she had doubts about the rest of us.” The “conservative movement” has been full of such women.

By: that girl

that girl — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:01:01 +0000

ME TOO! I’m confused. What do you mean Tracee,: They think of themselves, and Sarah Palin, as “the exception.”

I don’t know if I understand what you mean.

By: Tracee Sioux

Tracee Sioux — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:52:53 +0000

I don’t disagree with either one of you about what you just said here. That working women can pull it off working with support from spouses, etc.

I would flat-out disagree with you that conservative women haven’t been judgy and critical about other women working.

I think perhaps conservative women think of themselves, and Sarah Palin, as “the exception.”

By: Tarah

Tarah — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:23:40 +0000

I also am confused. ahahha
I do not really think conservative women criticize those who work, but it is odd that feminists would say she couldn’t be a good mom too. I say give the woman a chance. We all deserve one. And heck. Experience or not..look where it’s gotten us so far. ha! Maybe a regular mom/lady would be good..Someone for us real people.
Even though I do not believe that older siblings shoud have to raise the younger ones..help of course, but shouldn’t have to be to responsible for them..they need to be kids too! BUT I do agree with candeelady on her post. Good post.

By: candeelady

candeelady — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:34:31 +0000

The success of a working Mom is all about her “support system”. Extended family, quality nannys and hands on Dads can make this work and work very well. Ask any one from a large family. The older kids help raise the younger ones. The older ones learn responsibility and the younger ones learn independance. It’s a win:win situation in a cohesive family.
A good parent provides a secure home and “quality” time with their kids. The “quantity” of time is less important.
I believe Palin can do it – read her bio – it’s amazing!