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By Eric Foner, published 29/5/2008Advocates of the rights of African-Americans and women achieved more working together than fighting among themselves.
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Hillary Clinton must be a something of a problem for many gender prejudiced feminists. Never in American history has someone been so well groomed to run for the Presidency, but is receiving less support in time.
The idea that people are not supporting her because of prejudice is not the case, as so many people (both male and female) are supporting a black candidate. Ultimately Hilary Clinton does not greatly inspire the voter.
The issue of abortion, feminism and the American Presidency is relevant.
President Bill Clinton did not oppose abortion, and treated women rather badly (albeit Monika Lewinski). But because he did not oppose abortion, he was held in high regard by many feminists.
President George Bush has actually introduced a number of programs to help women, (particularly African American women) and has placed a number of women in his executive. But because he does not greatly support abortion, he has been condemned by many feminists.
Feminism = abortion + denigration of the male gender.