Review of the Clinton Campaign 2008, Pat Schroeder
I think Hillary Clinton has played an extraordinary role as a candidate on the Democratic Party. I think we still fighting on becoming equal to men and we still have a lot to do to be recognized in the political system. Women have evolved throughout the time and have demonstrated their abilities and capacity to performed high positions at work in different environments however for men is hard to recognized women's effort and abilities to lead a country. Hillary is an admirable woman that has demonstrated her capacity to guide this country and make it better. On the other hand we have to recognize that Obama is though opponent and he also is an extraordinary candidate. Whereas the way people think, now shows that they have evolved and respect woman more the 100 years ago. Women have gained an important place in politics but they still need to work harder to be totally free from men's oppression. At this moment Hillary as an icon has gained a lot respect from men and women. As women I'm proud that Hillary had gone that far and that she has the temper and courage to run as a candidate for the presidency. I believe that she will encourage other women to participate more in economic and political issues that will give women the power they need to gain men's respect.
Gloria Steinem on Gender & Race in Election 2008
Race and gender have been an issue throughout the time and I find fascinating that nowadays we still dealing with these issues. I never thought that voters could have a conflict in electing the next President moreover make their decisions based on race and gender. It is unbelievable that this still happening considering that we are living in a First World Country. We still making decisions based in color and sex, we still have issues with minority communities and that is what media want us to focus rather than what each candidate can offer to the people of the country. Steinem on her review also mention that media is taking advantage of the candidates’ characteristics to exploit them in order to arise people’s differences. Furthermore, Steinem finds absurd to be committed to these concepts therefore she blames the media for grading the significance of race and gender within the Presidential Election.
Steinem peacefully points out that both candidates of the Democratic Party are outstanding candidates to rule the country and people should make their decision based on the proposals of each aspirant. In addition, voters should focus on contender’s plans that will benefit the country and change economy’s perspective on a positive way.
