Comments on Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial WomenTypePad2008-09-17T11:53:54ZYvonne DiVitahttps://www.lipsticking.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.lipsticking.com/2008/09/there-was-a-ver/comments/atom.xml/Kevin Burke commented on 'Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial Women'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef010534c2a1cb970c2008-09-22T14:29:23Z2008-09-22T14:29:23ZKevin Burkehttp://www.kevinpburke.comJust as many important women before them, Palin and Clinton represent women and topics that don't typically get discussed on...<p>Just as many important women before them, Palin and Clinton represent women and topics that don't typically get discussed on a national level. They bring issues to the forefront of society. These discussions have value, and especially if not everyone agrees. </p>Doug C. commented on 'Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial Women'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef010534c0673c970c2008-09-21T10:12:38Z2008-09-21T10:12:38ZDoug C.http://dcblog.netSarah Palin stepped onto the national stage and declared, "I'm a hockey mom." Hmm, I wonder why a mother who...<p>Sarah Palin stepped onto the national stage and declared, "I'm a hockey mom."</p>
<p>Hmm, I wonder why a mother who could have protected her pregnant teenage daughter from international media scrutiny instead served the child up on a platter garnished with ambition and hypocrisy then has the temerity to holler sexism whenever anybody takes a bite.</p>
<p>...or whether it has dawned on Palin -- who opposes sex education and birth control (even in the marriage bed) -- that her political positions put her daughter at risk for HIV/AIDS, herpes and other icky STDs.</p>
<p>...or why Bristol Palin and baby daddy Levi Johnston were trotted around the Republican National Convention and congratulated for raising the nation's teen pregnancy rate.</p>
<p>...and why some folks insist it's unfair for Americans to want a vice presidential candidate who, with her family, sets a good example for those she seeks to lead.</p>
<p>I think the statement should have been, "I'm a hokey mom."</p>Yvonne DiVita commented on 'Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial Women'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef010534b8d113970c2008-09-19T11:57:32Z2008-09-19T11:57:32ZYvonne DiVitahttp://www.scratchingsandsniffings.comAh, the power of opinion. Are Palin and Clinton good role models? Personally, I don't think so. For reasons too...<p>Ah, the power of opinion. </p>
<p>Are Palin and Clinton good role models? Personally, I don't think so. For reasons too long to list here.</p>
<p>However, regardless of how I "feel" about them, I think we as a country should not be focused on their gender, when deciding who to vote for.</p>
<p>It is exciting to think we are making strides and these two women, along with Obama, are changing the face of America - for the better, I think. Each of these candidates is moving us in the direction of choice, of recognition for leadership qualities, and of decision-making. </p>
<p>IMHO, that's what we need, now. We need the kind of change that shakes things up. I'm not sure McCain can do that. But, Obama does it every time he steps up to the podium. </p>Toby commented on 'Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial Women'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef010534b13819970b2008-09-19T05:42:04Z2008-09-19T05:42:05ZTobyhttp://www.divamarketingblog.comSpecific party affiliation aside .. I find it curious that in the U.S. it has taken us so long to...<p>Specific party affiliation aside .. I find it curious that in the U.S. it has taken us so long to accept that women are capable of the presidency or vp office. While countries like England, Israel and even India made that leap many years before us. We may have come a long way bebe .. but we still have a long way to go. That said .. rock on!</p>Doug C. commented on 'Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial Women'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef010534b81fd0970c2008-09-19T04:28:11Z2008-09-19T04:28:11ZDoug C.http://dcblog.netI think that's a pretty good summation of the problem in our society today; totally enamored by products, movies, and...<p>I think that's a pretty good summation of the problem in our society today; totally enamored by products, movies, and people while totally blind to the propagation of immorality and promiscuity. It's this personal blindness that fractures our perception and allows the evil of the world to slip into our homes.</p>Donna DeClemente commented on 'Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial Women'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef010534b7bb9a970c2008-09-19T01:40:57Z2008-09-19T01:46:37ZDonna DeClementehttp://www.donnaspromotalk.comI'm really quite fortunate to have the opportunity to write on this blog and I'm very delighted to see that...<p>I'm really quite fortunate to have the opportunity to write on this blog and I'm very delighted to see that my post sparked some great conversation regarding this topic. It's obvious that we all feel very strongly about this subject no matter what political party or candidate we support. </p>
<p>The whole idea is that we should look at the individual for who they are, not what sex or race they are. But in reality it does get in the way.</p>
<p>The question was raised whether Hillary Clinton or Sarah Palin are good role models for young women. Again, whether you personally like them or would follow their path, if Hillary did (or still may someday) become president and if Sarah Palin is successful at becoming the first women in the #2 spot in the white house, they will go down in history as role models. The same as if Barack Obama becomes the first African-American president. </p>
<p>And BTW, I have been a huge fan of the Sex and The City women and I wrote about them on this blog when the movie was released this summer. While it wasn't a show I encouraged my daughters to watch, it was one that made me laugh and also sometimes cry. <br />
</p>Veronika Freeman commented on 'Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial Women'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef010534b08ea6970b2008-09-19T01:13:39Z2008-09-19T01:13:40ZVeronika Freemanhttp://www.WEBlogMV.comUnfortunately, there will always be people that cast their vote based on the candidate's color, sex, or looks. I was...<p>Unfortunately, there will always be people that cast their vote based on the candidate's color, sex, or looks. </p>
<p>I was hanging out with some professional women the other night and they were ripping into Palin; I was surprised at how angry they seemed to be about how many people assumed Hillary's people would switch to Palin. I don't know if that will be the case or not, but I don't feel we have to shred any candidate in order to support another.</p>
<p>But back to the topic - I hope that young women can get past the media spin and support a candidate for who they are - and hold onto the belief that each person holds their own vision of what "doing it all" means and what their priorities are.</p>
<p>Thanks for the thought-provoking post!<br />
V-</p>Doug C. commented on 'Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial Women'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef010534b04ffc970b2008-09-18T20:13:29Z2008-09-18T23:59:38ZDoug C.http://dcblog.netWomen like Clinton and Palin are poor role models for our young girls. Might as well sit them down and...<p>Women like Clinton and Palin are poor role models for our young girls. Might as well sit them down and have them watch consecutive reruns of Sex and the City.</p>Anita Campbell commented on 'Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial Women'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef010534b6323a970c2008-09-18T18:36:11Z2008-09-18T18:36:11ZAnita Campbellhttp://www.smallbiztrends.comI too am appalled by the sexism displayed. I believe Hillary would have been the Democratic candidate had it not...<p>I too am appalled by the sexism displayed. </p>
<p>I believe Hillary would have been the Democratic candidate had it not been for sexism and double standards, and that's a shame. She worked hard and was well qualified.</p>
<p>As for Sarah, I am aghast at how she has been treated - Hillary's treatment x 10. I am speechless.</p>
<p>Women fought for legal protection against sex discimination for decades. A prospective employer or existing employer is not allowed to consider or even ask about one's children, whether they have disabilities, whether they gave birth out of wedlock, and so on. Such inquiries are absolutely against the law -- yet the media wants to push Americans into a standard that is flat out illegal, not to mention wrong, wrong, wrong.</p>
<p>What a step backwards.</p>Susan Getgood commented on 'Politics, Sexism, and Marketing to Millennial Women'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c011b53ef010534b5c4da970c2008-09-18T15:50:19Z2008-09-18T15:50:19ZSusan Getgoodhttp://getgood.typepad.comWhen it is a woman candidate, gender becomes a political issue. It shouldn't but it does. Which distracts people from...<p>When it is a woman candidate, gender becomes a political issue.</p>
<p>It shouldn't but it does. </p>
<p>Which distracts people from focusing on the real issues of this country, not the least of which is our crumbling economy. The lack of affordable healthcare. The un-ending war in Iraq. </p>
<p>It distracted people from listening, really listening to what Hillary had to say. And that's too bad, because I think she would have been an excellent president. </p>
<p>And it's distracting people from paying attention to the the Republican positions as well. </p>
<p>I could go on and on. But I won't. Let's leave it that as Yvonne said, we should be paying attention and talking about the issues of this election and which candidate is best suited to address them.</p>
<p>Not whether the candidate wears a suit or a dress. </p>