Why I'm a Feminist

In all fairness to this young girl, the question was quite a difficult one to answer on the spot. Especially hard to give the 'right' canned, answer. You know, the one that doesn't criticize the American educational system. But what makes this clip interesting to me is the play it gets on the Web and how quickly the chatter came up that this girl was a 'dumb blonde.' No, she's a dumb kid. As she grows older and more experienced in life, her vocabulary and ability to articulate will increase. While I am generally against beauty pagents, I do see the entertainment value they offer. On the other hand, I wonder how many misogynists look to these kinds of shows to re-enforce their view that all women are dumb, and the pretty ones even dumber. Many men, especially, love to see a woman trip up so they can feel superior and sneer.