Back Quote by David Brock
“Certainly going back to 2008 during the primary, Secretary Clinton was subjected to various forms of sexism - overt, subtle - that were detrimental. Fortunately, Senator Obama was not subjected to something similar; the culture seemed to tolerate sexism and not racism. We ought not tolerate either.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on 2008 Democratic primary, 2008
The quote highlights sexism in the 2008 primary, noting that Clinton faced overt and subtle sexism while Obama did not, and calls for intolerance of both sexism and racism.
In simple terms: Sexism was evident in the primary; racism also must be rejected.
Key Takeaway
Reject all forms of discrimination.
Themes
eism
racism
politics
equality
leadership
Mood
concerned
determined
hopeful
Type
political
social commentary
call to action
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- media analysis
- organizational culture
Key Concepts
gender bias
institutional bias
media scrutiny
campaign dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can political parties enforce zero tolerance for sexism?
- What mechanisms can prevent subtle bias in campaigns?
A Different Perspective
Even without overt racism, subtle sexism can persist and be normalized.
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