Sexism and Politics!

Well, looks like our topic today is going to be over sexism found in politics. GREAT… Let’s start with what the article I read was all about and how it led to the topic. I was just assigned to read a section from some book. Now, to make things short and sweet, the thing was over how presidential candidates like Sarah Palin, Hilary Clinton, and other female candidates running for other seats in the House were facing sexist comments from the media, men, etc. Ya… you kind of expect that sort of thing would happen, I mean if you look back in history most people in power or held power were men. So, it wasn’t that hard for men to compete with each other to see who could be the alpha dog. However, when a woman is present the whole strategy changes, the woman could be viewed in two ways: one, this must be an insult because someone is pitting a weakling like her against a powerhouse like me; two, she serves as a threat to the long-believed/lived male superiority. Usually, the first view mentioned would be the one expressed frequently, but we all know deep down somewhere the men fear women. Because when that “woman” starts winning some races, there’s a chance that she may win and have all the power. For men, that means chaos and devastation because they still view women as a weaker vessel. Here let me break it down how men usually view women when they try to get some power: weak, emotional, sex-objects, naive, unprepared, etc. Because of those stereotypical views, women continue to be patronized and scrutinized. It’s unfair and ridiculous, women may not be physically strong like men, but they are equal in intelligence and other things. Women are capable of doing things men can do (besides some things like lifting extremely heavy objects and what not,) they aren’t the naive housewives you use to know back in the days. Women are intelligent beings that are capable of solving complex situations and demonstrating leadership when necessary. So, the next time you read in a magazine/newspaper/etc. and see a woman running for office, don’t patronize or underestimate her. Because that woman can prove you wrong and show you that she can  change our lives for the better.