Communication Quote by Mercedes Schlapp
“One 'I am woman/Hear me roar' speech may play well with her allies in the media, but women need to look beyond her rhetoric and the snazzy ads. If they do, they'll quickly realize that the Hillary Clinton who bashed women and called them bimbos in the 1990s is the real Hillary Clinton running for the White House in 2016.”
About This Quote
The speech highlights media rhetoric versus political reality, urging women to see beyond superficial messaging to a candidate’s past actions.
In simple terms: Look beyond rhetoric to real actions.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate political messages.
Themes
politics
media
gender
rhetoric
Mood
skeptical
informed
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- elections
- media consumption
- activism
Key Concepts
feminism
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a politician’s true record?
- What role does media play in shaping perception?
A Different Perspective
Rhetoric may mask deeper issues.
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