One of Donald Trump's most controversial qualities is his rhetoric when discussing Muslims, and people of any minority for that matter. In this article that I came across from the Washington Post, a female professional journalist, Karen Attiah, articulates her misogynistic experience when interviewing Trump. She brings us through the interview with him and his answers on policy. But, the point of interest does not come until the end of the interview. When Attiah thanks Trump for interviewing with her, he responds, "I really hope I answered your question, beautiful." By using the word "beautiful," Trump automatically strips Attiah of her professionalism and respectability. Just as we discussed in class how calling Hillary Clinton "Mrs. Clinton," instead of Senator Clinton, or just Hillary, diminishes her professionalism, the same can be said for calling Attiah "beautiful." Calling Karen Attiah "beautiful" is extremely reflective of how Trump views women, and how powerful someone in this political light can be.
The article can be found here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2016/03/21/i-asked-trump-a-policy-question-then-he-called-me-beautiful/
I agree with this completely. It is not right for him to strip women of their title by calling them out of their name or status.
ReplyDeleteLike TJ I agree with everything you've said. Additionally, when women react poorly or challenge these qualifiers they're often deemed as 'unappreciative' or 'rude' further objectifying them.
ReplyDeleteI agree as well I feel as if he is trying to be little or diminish the status of other people that are not like him and even those who are like him for that matter. Hard to respect someone who can't always be professional when needed.
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