This line re: "...political organizing among formerly apathetic middle-aged women to defend democracy, fueling Democrats’ 2018 midterm blowout" put front and center in my mind the paternalistic misogyny that is Fox and it's look alike shows, with all the women regressed to looking like retouched Barbies. I love the fact that middle age w…
This line re: "...political organizing among formerly apathetic middle-aged women to defend democracy, fueling Democrats’ 2018 midterm blowout" put front and center in my mind the paternalistic misogyny that is Fox and it's look alike shows, with all the women regressed to looking like retouched Barbies. I love the fact that middle age women, as well as older and younger, are coming out in droves. Amy Klobochar, who finally forced the rule on military promotions, Liz Cheney on her campaign, are among the women impacting change.
That’s such an interesting take. Maybe better than mine. I thought that the use of “middle-aged” was incredibly sexist. Can you imagine them describing a group of men that way? It’s the same with identifying women as grandmothers. The media and the culture focus on women’s age in a way that they never do with men.
That crossed my mind as well, but the other was a stronger instinct. I HATE HATE HATE the way that women in the past 20 years have had to become the Roger Ailes version of the ideal women to work in TV / cable news. And I also hate how it doesn't bother people. I like beauty, but this staged stiff is awful.But then being in business in the late 70s starting out, and seeing the transition has been both heartening (more women in workforce) and disheartening (Fox girls). I am hoping that women's rage pushes the Dems across the finish line.
I agree with you on all counts. The effect Fox News has had on everything including the appearance of women in cable news is horrible. There was a sitcom in the 80s that did a bit on the media always saying things like “grandma hit by train” or grandmother elected mayor.” They pointed out that George H.W. Bush had a zillion grandkids, but no headline said “grandfather elected president.” That kind of stuck with me.
Indeed...frustrating, so we need to make our voices heard. Never was a Liz Cheney fan, but she is presenting the best of women right now and it's so great to see. And I love Pelosi and what and how she's accomplished everything.
I understand your frustration, but the term 'middle-aged' means: (of a person) aged about 45 to 65, so technically, the writer is most likely referring to that specific age group. I believe 'middle-aged' women, as opposed to younger or older aged women, are the main demographics that are politically organizing to defend democracy, so the writer is giving credit where credit is due. At least that is my take. :)
This line re: "...political organizing among formerly apathetic middle-aged women to defend democracy, fueling Democrats’ 2018 midterm blowout" put front and center in my mind the paternalistic misogyny that is Fox and it's look alike shows, with all the women regressed to looking like retouched Barbies. I love the fact that middle age women, as well as older and younger, are coming out in droves. Amy Klobochar, who finally forced the rule on military promotions, Liz Cheney on her campaign, are among the women impacting change.
That’s such an interesting take. Maybe better than mine. I thought that the use of “middle-aged” was incredibly sexist. Can you imagine them describing a group of men that way? It’s the same with identifying women as grandmothers. The media and the culture focus on women’s age in a way that they never do with men.
That crossed my mind as well, but the other was a stronger instinct. I HATE HATE HATE the way that women in the past 20 years have had to become the Roger Ailes version of the ideal women to work in TV / cable news. And I also hate how it doesn't bother people. I like beauty, but this staged stiff is awful.But then being in business in the late 70s starting out, and seeing the transition has been both heartening (more women in workforce) and disheartening (Fox girls). I am hoping that women's rage pushes the Dems across the finish line.
I agree with you on all counts. The effect Fox News has had on everything including the appearance of women in cable news is horrible. There was a sitcom in the 80s that did a bit on the media always saying things like “grandma hit by train” or grandmother elected mayor.” They pointed out that George H.W. Bush had a zillion grandkids, but no headline said “grandfather elected president.” That kind of stuck with me.
Indeed...frustrating, so we need to make our voices heard. Never was a Liz Cheney fan, but she is presenting the best of women right now and it's so great to see. And I love Pelosi and what and how she's accomplished everything.
Absolutely!
Oops, staged stuff
I understand your frustration, but the term 'middle-aged' means: (of a person) aged about 45 to 65, so technically, the writer is most likely referring to that specific age group. I believe 'middle-aged' women, as opposed to younger or older aged women, are the main demographics that are politically organizing to defend democracy, so the writer is giving credit where credit is due. At least that is my take. :)
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