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“The meeting [in San Antonio of the National Women's Political Caucus] featured a cattle show at which a herd of Democratic candidates- Glenn, Cranston, Mondale, Hart, and Hollings- pantingly pantomined their fidelity to feminism, stopping just short of a pledge to use nuclear weapons against any…” quote by Daniel Seligman
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“The meeting [in San Antonio of the National Women's Political Caucus] featured a cattle show at which a herd of Democratic candidates- Glenn, Cranston, Mondale, Hart, and Hollings- pantingly pantomined their fidelity to feminism, stopping just short of a pledge to use nuclear weapons against any states that omit to ratify the Equal Right Amendment.”

Daniel Seligman

About This Quote

Source Article: Political satire, 1990s

A sarcastic critique of political candidates' performative feminism.

In simple terms: Candidates pretend to support feminism.

Key Takeaway

Question political sincerity.

Themes

politics feminism hypocrisy

Mood

ironic critical

Type

satirical analytical

When to use this quote

  • campaign speeches
  • policy debates
  • activist strategies

Key Concepts

media criticism gender equality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives performative activism?
  • How can genuine support be distinguished?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex motivations.

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