Sexism sells--but we're not buying it

This is disgusting. Even more disgusting is that so many agree with it and say this is not even an issue.

People are stupid. They are sensationalist and love stereotypes. That's why only 30% of the American population attended at least one college course class. Including people who have dropped out.

Great clips in this little compilation. When watching US tv I still can't believe how few female news anchors there are (other than weather girls). And for that fellow who says he isn't embarrassed that there aren't more women in Congress... shame on him!

Amen, JanforGore. People's apathy towards some of this stuff is more appalling to me than the sexist comments themselves.

Wow... I'm embarrassed for these people, for the colleges they went to, their families, and our country for having this type of thing on TV.

The best is they don't want to deal with the PMS and mood swings of a female while in power. Newsflash... they have proven guys have PMS and mood swings too.

I feel sorry for the children they are teaching this ignorance to.

It is a disgrace. However, I don't think Hillary lost this campaign because of sexism. I think she lost it because she had no clear, consistent message.

Like many women I have lived it firsthand, so I know how demeaning it can be... Just to make a long story short with one example: Years ago I worked for a large banking corporation and I sat in a row of cubicles and was the only woman in the entire row. My boss walks in one morning, walks by, taps the top of my cubicle and says, hi...I'm thinking he wants a meeting about the project I was doing... instead he says to me, 'can you get me a cup of coffee, sweetie?' I then stood up, smiled at him, and said, 'no, I can't, I'm busy working right now... but maybe one of the guys has some time to do it'. He then looked at me kind of funny, then said, 'I'll just have my secretary get it.' Now mind you, he had to pass the coffee pot on his way to his own office to ask his secretary to do it. And then there was the co-worker of mine who stated he only picked me to go on projects with him because I had 'nice legs'. I reported him for sure. And that doesn't even begin to describe what I went through at another place I worked at when I committed the greatest sin of having a baby and actually thinking my job would be waiting for me when I ended maternity leave.

It is really still so pervasive in all walks of life and yet so ignored and trivialized. There should be no place for that kind of knuckle dragging intolerance in this country in this day and age. And it really is disturbing that more people aren't bothered by it.

This is about more than Hillary Clinton.

tell that to Hillary

I think others are doing a pretty good job on doing that already. I intend to stick to the main topic which actually hasn't been discussed nearly as seriously as it should be. And in all honesty, there has been sexism geared towards her and there is no place for it in this media in this day and age either. But of course, those men don't meet with any sort of criticism from the hate Hillary Clinton crowd.

Kewal91 - How ironic that you use them getting breast implants and shaking their ass to get what they want as a way to point out that they somehow started sexism. Women getting bigger boobs and shaking their ass is an implement women use as a result of sexism. It doesn't speak to them being "duped" by their own wishes or wants, it speaks to how easily men can be manipulated with the use of sex and the promise of it. That doesn't speak low of women, it speaks of how men's minds have no control when it comes to pleasure.

It's also ironic you share your sexist POV, to negate the theory that men perpetrate sexism, and then use the term, "Hillary Clithead". Funny yes, but also sexist because you meant it to be offensive rather than a humurous take on her name. I can tell that by all the other sexist bullshit you typed. Grow a real dick and set of cajones, because it's obvious the ones you have are just for decoration since you can't be man enough to admit that men being easily seduced isn't about women being sluts, it's about men being idiots.

I will say, that women need to get away from needing men's approval. Stop treating it like a contest and just ask for what you should always be given, equal credit. It doesn't mean you have to compare and contrast on every single issue. There's no reason that women should feel they have to get men's respect in order to accomplish things. Do what you want to do, whether it's being a lawyer, powerlifter, corporate ceo, presidential candidate.

Do your best and don't be deterred by their opinions, and no matter how much they hate it, you will get the attention you deserve. As man driven and oriented as any profession would like to remain, it's not about what's between the legs of the person running things, it's how successful they can be in ensuring they are the best at what they do.

Shocking and sad.

I am not a Hillary Clinton supporter and even in the private conversations joking around with my buddies sexist comments are made, however.

It is very sad to see on the national media. This should be seen at least to remind us that our occasional off color jokes can add up to this.

Chris Matthews sure showed up quite a bit in that piece.

This is why I don't watch tv.

I don't doubt for one second that a lot of people don't like Hillary because she's a "tough woman." I'm certain that threatens a lot of pathetic men.

Although in my opinion a lot of the reason why she's not winning this campaign is because she has awful policies, terrible speeches and is overall just not very Democratic. She's very centrist and she compromises on issues to win votes that I feel is disgusting. A moment pops out in my mind a little over a year ago where she said she would support torture. Even if she didn't mean it, the fact that she compromised on that is unacceptable.

But again, that clearly isn't the issue here. The issue is very obvious and blatant sexism on our mass media. Of which there's not much I can say. Television journalism has reached the peak of pathetic quality and it very obviously needs legislation fixing or breaking it to promote true journalism or to wipe it off the face of our televisions.

I'm going to cross my fingers and hope that the views portrayed by Kewal91 belong to a rapidly shrinking population...

some of many atrocities the American media needs to be held accountable for.

It's not just television media. It's all the people who release venemous attacks on women in their daily language...and all the men and women who stand by and listen to it. It's Hollywood, who consistently pumps out movies with no interesting female characters, and perpetuates the crazy idea that fat, ugly, lazy guys will somehow end up with beautiful women. I could go on...

Mafioso, I appreciate your willingness to stick up for the ladies. However, your advice is just as patronizing and offensive as kewal's verbal diarrhea. Who said women need approval from men? Do you know me? Do you know what guides me on my career path? I don't need no man's approval...or advice. Thanks.

kewal, same to you. You really think all women are the same? So if I say "All men are assholes who rape and fight", that's ok, right? It's ok to generalize, and assume billions of people all act the same way? If my professional skills are shitty at best, why do I get so much work as a freelancer in a male-dominated industry? People wouldn't be paying me to do a shitty job, and I've never flashed someone nor shaken my ass (outside of the dancefloor). I'm not sorry you feel intimidated and controlled by us...you are the lowest of the low.

I think this pod sheds some light an important issue, but I think it's sort of like a flashlight trying to illuminate an entire room. There is more to this issue than just Hillary Clinton, or even female sexism. The majority of appaling comments we heard on this pod have to do with American obsession with physical appearance. I think we sometimes forget that men are often subject to the same ridiculous criticism and judgement for the way they look. And while I do think that the unceasing and inappropriate running commentary on Sen. Clinton's appearance is a relevant and timely sample of sexism that is still in effect, I do think it is just that: a sample of a larger problem.

Mafioso: If only we lived in the world you described. And I agree with your comments to a point. Some women may feel they have to do those things to feel accepted in the "man's world." I saw it especially prevalent in the business world, even in one company I worked in where all of the women in Vp slots or higher were not even married or had children.To give up your own happiness for a job or to be accepted in the business world is insane. I never did (and was never happier than when I left it to raise my child) and I never let a man define me. I got where I am on my own brain, getting my own education, speaking my own mind, and not allowing anyone man or woman make me feel inferior. And luckily, I found a good man who sees me as an equal and as someone who balances him out as a person as he does me. That's empowerment.

And Kewal91... while this may be against Current's rules and I apologize to them... you are a pig.

Perhaps the men in this video feel threatened by her strength which is why they constantly bring up her appearance to bring it down to that level to divert from that strength. (?)

Would Hilary be in this position if she was not Bill's wife?I honestly think that this is a relevant point and before you go off on me ladies, let me say that I don't believe anyone who voted for the current war should even be allowed to run for president. I would much prefer Claire McCaskill or Barbara Boxer. They seem to be brilliant and eloquent women and a lot less power hungry.

@Jan, I think your comment about giving up happiness for a job is really interesting. Do you think all of the women who were higher up, and also unmarried and without kids were giving up something, or do you think some of them were honestly more content to do that?

Obviously, we shouldn't penalize women for having children--which, sadly, still happens albeit in less overt ways--but I also think that it's important to recognize that some women don't want to get married or have kids, and that's a valid choice too.

If Barbara Boxer were running I'd vote for her simply because her record is a whole lot better (I did vote for her for senator since she represents my district)

It's not about gender, it's about ability

Any of the distortions about sexism either for or against are just distractions to keep attention away from other agendas

Mafios and manliynin. or someting like...

my comment wasnt an attack on women but perputuating the image of sexism...

ppl whine about women getting sexually harrased all the fricking time .... but women using men... oh no we cant say that...
why the F not...
why is that society marks the woman as a victim and not the man..

MAFIOSO...
Women getting bigger boobs and shaking their ass is an implement women use as a result of sexism.

THAT IS what im saying... if all women or atleast a majority were to believe that the society they live in is in fact sexist and that they truly dont like it..... they wouldnt be doing that... i dunno abt u... but if i was a woman and sm1 guy came up to me said something.... im kickin his blueberries...

argh
what im tryin to say is that women are capable and notorious for using men because of a massive flow in our logic.

but they get away becuase of a sexist society that was created by both sexes not just man himself... becuase its because women didnt change anything.... they let men create the sexist attitude and therefore bystanders are also criminals..

Janfore Gore...... nice ......all i gotta say.... nice....
like seriously.. a pig..........like...really...come on now..