I came across an advertisement (on Instagram, of all places) a few weeks ago for Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign. She was offering supporters the opportunity to "have a beer with her".
It's often a measure of likability, whether voters think a candidate would be fun to grab a drink with. At first, this seemed like an interesting way to approach the double bind, by acknowledging it head-on.
This article touches on this part of Warren's campaign, as well as yet another double standard she is held to when speaking in her local vernacular. It addresses her lack of likability, and her seemingly 'inauthentic' personality.
I think this is one of the most frustrating aspects of media. Like we discussed in class with the pictures showing men and women in the same position being described positively and negatively, respectively, it makes no sense that at this point in time, something like this should still be going on. The article mentioned Mr. Kerry, but if Mr. Kerry had indeed been from Ohio, I truly don't believe it would have even gotten on the news. This makes me recall the part of Weiss's book where she makes us think about whether or not we truly are a part of a progressive society given all of the inequality that continues to exist today.
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