Repost from CBC News: The sexist language of politics: Both men and women need to change

“We can’t call men out, and then use sex or sexist language back at them,” writes former MLA Donna Kennedy Glans. “I don’t encourage women to grow a thicker skin. To lighten up. But I do encourage them to observe their reactions to both sexist criticism and fawning adoration. To be wary of both. To anticipate both.”

Read the full article here:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-road-ahead-donna-kennedy-glans-sexist-language-1.4429089


One thought on “Repost from CBC News: The sexist language of politics: Both men and women need to change

  1. Well said, Donna. If we want a level playing field we better be prepared to haul some dirt off our side of the field.

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