Young Feminists Vote for the Woman?
January 17, 2008 by Tracee Sioux
Filed under Parenting
There is an interesting, though slightly infuriating, argument brewing among feminists.
Should feminists vote for the woman “just because” she’s the woman? (As if U.S. Senator or successful attorney are not great qualifications.)
Even though she’s not as “likeable” or “passionate” (passionate is what we’re calling the man, while cry-baby is what we’re calling the woman for showing emotion apparently) as the black man?
Or are we judging the candidates on their politics and voting for the best one?
My oh my, what’s a good feminist to do?
Here’s a link to an article about the young feminists at Hillary Clinton’s own alma-mater Wellesley, an all-women’s college, in …read more




