I've been following the media's handling of race in its coverage of Barack Obama's presidential bid very closely over the last few months. But right now I'm particularly interested by the media coverage of his wife, Michelle Obama. Race, gender, and feminism are intersecting in fascinating ways. Here are some highlights.
Maureen Dowd has criticized Michelle Obama's light-hearted comments about her husband being "just a man" and not knowing how to put his socks in the laundry. Dowd felt that these remarks were "emasculating":
how do you feel about her statements and about Michelle in general?
Friday, October 5, 2007
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