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9. No, but when they're used disproportionately to describe female candidates, there may be a problem.

Sat Jun 6, 2015, 02:57 PM

Jun 2015

When women are categorized that way for actions that get plaudits for leadership when men take the same actions, there may be a problem.

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Jay Smooth slams media sexism: Here’s what not to do when a woman is running for president [View all] Starry Messenger Jun 2015 OP

Talk about the issues Kalidurga Jun 2015 #1

It has a Hunger Games quality to it. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #3

People joke about it Zamen Jun 2015 #5

“pushy” “calculating” “domineering”... TreasonousBastard Jun 2015 #2

Why not stay focused on issues, as the video suggests? Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #4

That's a great idea Kalidurga Jun 2015 #6

Well, it's just the nature of the beast to... TreasonousBastard Jun 2015 #7

Women ARE Viewed differently Novara Jun 2015 #10

It may have been the same article Novara Jun 2015 #13

You put it better than I did. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #12