It seems to be the popular argument that sexism can’t be inhibiting women from positions of power because there are women in power, albeit in lesser roles.
I’m not convinced.
Browse social media and there are a large portion of people saying the worst thing about Biden is Kamala. They have various reasons to support this opinion of course, but is a subconscious part of it that they just don’t want/trust a woman there or think she’ll do a good job.
It’s kind of like the racist excuse of “I’m not racist, I have black/Hispanic/Native friends.â€
I’m not sexist, I’m ok with a woman being in a high position. Look at all these ones I’m fine with (that just so happen to still be located underneath a male figure on the power totem)
Or the ever common I’m not sexist, my wife and daughters are the most capable people I know. (I’ve never actually hired a woman to work though)
I’m not convinced.
Browse social media and there are a large portion of people saying the worst thing about Biden is Kamala. They have various reasons to support this opinion of course, but is a subconscious part of it that they just don’t want/trust a woman there or think she’ll do a good job.
It’s kind of like the racist excuse of “I’m not racist, I have black/Hispanic/Native friends.â€
I’m not sexist, I’m ok with a woman being in a high position. Look at all these ones I’m fine with (that just so happen to still be located underneath a male figure on the power totem)
Or the ever common I’m not sexist, my wife and daughters are the most capable people I know. (I’ve never actually hired a woman to work though)
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