The Men I Know Keep Saying the Same Thing About Women Politicians. How Do I Respond?
A common refrain I hear from acquaintances when talking about politicians like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton is “I just don’t like her.” I usually try to ask why, but my interlocutor never has a reason, at which point I usually jump down his throat (it’s almost always a man) and insist that he doesn’t like her because of sexism (and/or racism). I win no friends this way, I’ll tell you! What is a better response? I know I am alienating people by jumping to that conclusion, but honestly, it’s just so obvious to me!!
—Midwest Feminist With Absolutely No Chill
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