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[novapsyche]

Interesting post in feminist regarding Obama's use of the word "sweetie" in reference to a female reporter.

(Ever since I heard about this exchange, I've been troubled by it. I don't know how to reconcile it.)

Comments

[timiathan.livejournal.com]

Oh I don't disagree at all -- I'm glad someone called him out, and I'm glad he apologized and says it's something he's working to correct. You hit the nail on the head with this comment, though...that's the thing, sexism is so embedded in our culture, it's so subtle and so pervasive and so often ignored, that slip ups like these are inevitable. The important thing is that one recognizes when they do it and why they shouldn't. I think he has.

[custardfairy.livejournal.com]

What you said. :)

I'm glad that you pointed it out, novapsyche. I read the discussion with much interest and see a lot of valid points being made on all sides.

[novapsyche.livejournal.com]

*smile* I'm glad you enjoyed the discussion.

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