At the most recent Democratic debate, Senator Klobuchar stated, very bluntly, the fact that women politicians, or women in general, are held to a higher standard than men. This harks back to the discussion we had earlier on in the semester and what Elizabeth's post touched upon. It was refreshing to hear her proudly that she governs with both her head and a heart, though I feel it could have been a dicey move, given the persistent view that those in the power of leadership should not be "emotional"-- although given the current president, it would seem ludicrous for anyone to attack her on that statement.
This reminds me of the discussion we had on Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Despite her high qualifications, she wasn't able to get a job upon graduating. The fact that men in her class were obtaining big offers before her, shows the sexism that dominated the times. Her situation makes me wonder how her life would have been different if her credentials weren't as prestigious. She was barely able to secure higher-paying jobs with her degree, imagine if she didn't have her background to give her credibility? Despite the time difference, I can't help but compare her journey to the supreme court to Donald Trump's journey to the white house. Trump was clearly unqualified to be president and Hillary had a strong background, yet Donald Trump still won. What happened there?
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