Thursday, March 17, 2016

Hillary is asked to smile, but she doesn't have to

Joe Scarborough, a co- host on "Morning Joe" which runs on MSNBC, has been making headlines lately. On Tuesday evening, after Hillary Clinton swept all of the primaries, Scarborough tweeted "Smile. You just had a big night." While this at first may seem like an innocent suggestion, Scarborough's tweets are rooted in sexism. Women are always expected to smile, be on their best behavior, and be emotionally sound. His tweet manifests the harsh reality that women still experience today. Furthermore, Scarbourgh says "smile." He is demanding of Clinton, not asking a question. Though she is a politician and a candidate for the most prestigious title in the country, Clinton is still facing blatant sexism. Scarborough, maybe you should check yourself first!
-McKenzie

1 comment:

  1. It truly bothers me that sexism is a part of how people critique her campaign...things people say about Hillary they would never say about the men she is running against.
    this is a good example...

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