Feminism and the first female President (racist, black president, Obama, elect)

[War Beagle]

What do feminists think of Hillary as the likely first female president? Does it bother feminists that the first woman that is likely to become president will only do so because she tied herself to her more talented husband's coattails? Not only that, but she put up with his infidelities to advance her political career.

Probably not the poster child the feminists had in their mind's eye when they imagine the first female president.

[lifeexplorer]

Originally Posted by War Beagle

What do feminists think of Hillary as the likely first female president? Does it bother feminists that the first woman that is likely to become president will only do so because she tied herself to her more talented husband's coattails? Not only that, but she put up with his infidelities to advance her political career.

Probably not the poster child the feminists had in their mind's eye when they imagine the first female president.

Isn't this sexism even asking this question? Why does a candidate's gender have anything to do with the job?

[Quick Enough]

Originally Posted by lifeexplorer

Isn't this sexism even asking this question? Why does a candidate's gender have anything to do with the job?

" Why does a candidate's gender have anything to do with the job?"

It SHOULDN'T BUT, MANY women will, and have stated so, vote for her ONLY because she is a woman.

Just like many people voted for Obama ONLY because he is black.

[War Beagle]

Originally Posted by lifeexplorer

Isn't this sexism even asking this question? Why does a candidate's gender have anything to do with the job?

Then its sexist when she is touted as the first female President and it was racist when people celebrated Obama as the first black President.

I happen to agree with your point, but we live in a society that is intent on dividing people into little groups for political purposes.

[golimar]

If elected it would be shameful to have this corrupt person go down in history as the first female president.
Women in US deserve much better.

[saltine]

She wont be president. She is a very bad example for Americas Ladies. They deserve so much better.