This is the blog for History 175, Claremont McKenna College, fall 2013. It is open only to students enrolled in the course. Please use this blog to post articles and links related to the broad theme of women and politics. You can also post comments or questions on our readings, reflections on outside events that you attend, and notices of upcoming events of interest to the class. To generate discussion, please also read and comment on other postings. Check back regularly for updates!
Friday, December 13, 2013
Twitter's Sexist and Racist Reaction to the Obama Selfie
In response to Lynsey's article, I thought this article on The Salon by Elias Isquith was interesting because it analyzed the Twitter reaction to Michelle Obama and the presidential selfie. The article draws upon the different reactions from liberals and conservatives. While some tweeters, focused on Michelle Obama's status as a #angryblacklady, others focused on her status as a domestic woman scolding her husband: "Uh-oh – President @BarackObama might be sleeping on the couch tonight."
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