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An interesting article on the op-ed page of the NY Times website today about how Sarah Palin is a triumph of feminism. Certainly a controversial definition of feminist progress and equality between the sexes, the piece argues that Palin's advance despite her mediocrity signals a sign of equality among the sexes in leadership (especially in politics) since mediocre men have been promoted forever. Think Warren G. Harding or some other, more recent presidents who don't inspire awe in the abilities department (What ever Would that mean?).
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Sarah Palin as an example of the coming of age of feminism? Ugh. I understand Judith Warner's argument and in theory I agree with it. But to hold Sarah Palin up as a role model for anything other than mediocrity, ignorance and mean spiritedness makes me cringe. To think that women have achieved equality in politics, or business, or the church is ludicrous. We've come a long way, but we're not there yet. And Sarah Palin is not heling us get there either.
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