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Originally Posted by Hime
Very thought-provoking article. I especially agree with the description of sexualizing language being used to "put women in their place." I have seen so many conversations among men about Hillary Clinton, Ann Coulter, Condoleeza Rice, Nancy Pelosi and other powerful and influential women come down to "But would you do her?" It's an obvious and stupid defense mechanism against the idea of a woman having power.
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I think you're giving men too much credit here with the idea that they are intentionally trying to keep women down... I think they're just horny. I've seen plenty of men discussing the thoughts and philosophies of Clinton, Coulter, et al. and when that conversation fizzles out, what's wrong with asking "would you do her?". Are women "in power" no longer sexual creatures? Are men supposed to pretend that they don't size all women up that way?
I don't see Imus' "sexist" remarks as being any different than if I were to comment on the nice asses of the wide recievers during a football game. I'm just not that into football and the mind wanders, kwim?