Hillary Clinton Sparks Sexism 'Shouting' Row

[Purveyor]

Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton's latest victory speech came under fire from some commentators who criticised her for "shouting" and coming across as "mad". Her supporters say this is sexism and double standards.

Mrs Clinton had just won Florida, Ohio, Illinois and North Carolina. She'd extended her lead over rival Bernie Sanders in her bid to become US president, and took to the stage to rally her supporters.

But rather than analyse what these latest wins might mean for her campaign or that of her competitor, or question the content of her speech, some commentators took to social media to pick apart her voice and tone.

Critics were quick to point out much of the criticism - which included her being accused of "shouting angrily" and told to adopt a more "conversational tone" and "smile" - came from men.

"Sorry to single out the men, but I scrolled through the coverage of the mostly female reporters covering Clinton and I didn't see this kind of commentary," wrote Time magazine's Jay Newton-Small.


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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-35820350

[geek tragedy]

1. When has Joe Scarborough ever been a sexist prick? nt

[bravenak]

2. It's fine when Bernie shouts. She raises her voice and BOOM!

Sexism abounds.

[geek tragedy]

3. wait, women don't like it when men tell them they need to smile? nt

[bravenak]

7. Heh

We need their direction on what pleases them at all times..

[HooptieWagon]

4. Maybe ask Howard Dean.

[bravenak]

5. He literally screamed

Like on a roller coaster.

[MadBadger]

9. Then said, "Byaaaahhhh."

[bravenak]

10. I still have no idea what that 'Byaaaahhh!' meant...

[BainsBane]

6. Just like Obama "sparks" racism

The article is fine. The title, not so great.

[katsy]

8. I fucking hate misogynists

no matter their political leanings or religious beliefs.

This has no place in our political discourse.

Bernie supporter here.