Accepted Quote by Maureen Dowd
“Feminism died in 1998 when Hillary allowed henchlings and Democrats to demonize Monica as an unbalanced stalker, and when Gloria Steinem defended Mr. Clinton against Kathleen Willey and Paula Jones by saying he had merely made clumsy passes, then accepted rejection, so there was no sexual harassment involved. As to his dallying with an emotionally immature 21-year-old, Ms. Steinem noted, 'Welcome sexual behavior is about as relevant to sexual harassment as borrowing a car is to stealing one.' Surely what's good for the Comeback Kid is good for the Terminator.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion Column: New York Times, 1998
Critique of feminist leadership's handling of sexual misconduct allegations, suggesting moral inconsistency.
In simple terms: Feminist leaders' contradictory responses to misconduct.
Key Takeaway
Demand consistent accountability.
Themes
feminism
leadership
ethics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
commentary
When to use this quote
- political commentary
- media analysis
- public discourse
Key Concepts
political hypocrisy
gender politics
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards should leaders uphold?
- How can movements stay accountable?
A Different Perspective
May generalize complex issues.
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