Comments on: The non-conversation on sexism http://www.popandpolitics.com/2008/03/21/the-non-conversation-on-sexism/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:50:32 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Amy Hudson http://www.popandpolitics.com/2008/03/21/the-non-conversation-on-sexism/comment-page-1/#comment-7088 Amy Hudson Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:14:03 +0000 http://www.popandpolitics.com/2008/03/21/the-non-conversation-on-sexism/#comment-7088 Great, great, great article. What I've been wishing someone would say, and said better than I could have hoped --- Great, great, great article. What I’ve been wishing someone would say, and said better than I could have hoped —

]]> By: Mike Niemeyer http://www.popandpolitics.com/2008/03/21/the-non-conversation-on-sexism/comment-page-1/#comment-7081 Mike Niemeyer Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:22:22 +0000 http://www.popandpolitics.com/2008/03/21/the-non-conversation-on-sexism/#comment-7081 I enjoyed your analysis of the media coverage on sexism. I really feel like there is a gap between the amount of energy put into the topic of racism versus sexism. It was most evident in the Sixties, where white male leaders championing racial equality were still subjugating women to demeaning secondary tasks. Good write up though. I enjoyed your analysis of the media coverage on sexism. I really feel like there is a gap between the amount of energy put into the topic of racism versus sexism. It was most evident in the Sixties, where white male leaders championing racial equality were still subjugating women to demeaning secondary tasks. Good write up though.

]]> By: CarlosVasquez http://www.popandpolitics.com/2008/03/21/the-non-conversation-on-sexism/comment-page-1/#comment-7070 CarlosVasquez Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:49:56 +0000 http://www.popandpolitics.com/2008/03/21/the-non-conversation-on-sexism/#comment-7070 Paul Luksiak wrote, “Basically, when people are asked if gender is a factor in their decision, they answer ‘no’ –and this study shows that a whole lot of people, especially men, are lying.” From what you wrote above, I don’t think you can legitimately draw that conclusion. While their policies might be similar, Hillary and Obama are strikingly different candidates for more reasons than either race or gender. If more men than women would switch from Obama to McCain it doesn’t necessarily mean they switched because Hillary is a woman. It could simply mean that men are more willing than women to vote for the candidate over the party. Paul Luksiak wrote, “Basically, when people are asked if gender is a factor in their decision, they answer ‘no’ –and this study shows that a whole lot of people, especially men, are lying.” From what you wrote above, I don’t think you can legitimately draw that conclusion. While their policies might be similar, Hillary and Obama are strikingly different candidates for more reasons than either race or gender. If more men than women would switch from Obama to McCain it doesn’t necessarily mean they switched because Hillary is a woman. It could simply mean that men are more willing than women to vote for the candidate over the party.

]]> By: paul lukasiak http://www.popandpolitics.com/2008/03/21/the-non-conversation-on-sexism/comment-page-1/#comment-7066 paul lukasiak Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:48:52 +0000 http://www.popandpolitics.com/2008/03/21/the-non-conversation-on-sexism/#comment-7066 okay, since its on topic, I'm going to do a little blog-whoring here. I just finished a three part series that examines the impact on the 2008 Election of sexism, misogyny, and the gender gap as a guest poster over at Corrente. Its based on the data from the Feb 26-28 Survey USA poll that polled all 50 states on both a Clinton v McCain matchup, and an Obama v McCain matchup. (There will be a fourth part that looks at the interplay between racism and sexism...but in terms of looking at the impact of gender as a singular factor, its done.) Basically, it shows that women tend to stick with the democratic candidate whether its Clinton or Obama, while a significant portion of men who vote for Obama switch to McCain when he is matched up against Hillary Clinton. This is shown in aggregate national numbers (examined in Part 1), when the country is broken down by regions (examined in Part 2), and on a state-by-state level (examined in Part 3). The purpose of the study is not to raise questions about Clinton's electability because of her gender -- the breakdowns according to race are equally disturbing, and show that racism trumps sexism in terms of impact, and the impact of race and racism is going to be my next study -- but to raise awareness of the continued existence sexism and misogyny among the electorate. Basically, when people are asked if gender is a factor in their decision, they answer 'no' --and this study shows that a whole lot of people, especially men, are lying. here's the URL for Part 3. Links to Parts 1 and 2 can be found in that piece http://www.correntewire.com/misogyny_sexism_the_gender_gap_in_the_2008_election_part_3 okay, since its on topic, I’m going to do a little blog-whoring here.

I just finished a three part series that examines the impact on the 2008 Election of sexism, misogyny, and the gender gap as a guest poster over at Corrente. Its based on the data from the Feb 26-28 Survey USA poll that polled all 50 states on both a Clinton v McCain matchup, and an Obama v McCain matchup. (There will be a fourth part that looks at the interplay between racism and sexism…but in terms of looking at the impact of gender as a singular factor, its done.)

Basically, it shows that women tend to stick with the democratic candidate whether its Clinton or Obama, while a significant portion of men who vote for Obama switch to McCain when he is matched up against Hillary Clinton. This is shown in aggregate national numbers (examined in Part 1), when the country is broken down by regions (examined in Part 2), and on a state-by-state level (examined in Part 3).

The purpose of the study is not to raise questions about Clinton’s electability because of her gender — the breakdowns according to race are equally disturbing, and show that racism trumps sexism in terms of impact, and the impact of race and racism is going to be my next study — but to raise awareness of the continued existence sexism and misogyny among the electorate. Basically, when people are asked if gender is a factor in their decision, they answer ‘no’ –and this study shows that a whole lot of people, especially men, are lying.

here’s the URL for Part 3. Links to Parts 1 and 2 can be found in that piece

http://www.correntewire.com/misogyny_sexism_the_gender_gap_in_the_2008_election_part_3

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