As a woman, she’s in a much tougher situation than, say, Barak Obama. Being non-white was once a political liability, but Obama is proving it to be an asset. Hillary, however, is forced to deal with the double standard that still, unfortunately, challenges the idea of a female executive. Sure, she motivates a large block of women voters. Americans, though, are generally inclined to believe that women aren’t capable leaders. That they aren’t tough enough and that they aren’t strong enough is a popular (mis)perception. And so, as Hillary compensates for that, she’s labeled a ‘Bitch’ or a ‘Dike.’ She can’t win, really.

…Hence, the crying episode just shortly before the New Hampshire primary.

Her success as a woman candidate is inspirational for this reason as well.

As a woman, she’s in a much tougher situation than, say, Barak Obama. Being non-white was once a political liability, but Obama is proving it to be an asset. Hillary, however, is forced to deal with the double standard that still, unfortunately, challenges the idea of a female executive. Sure, she motivates a large block of women voters. Americans, though, are generally inclined to believe that women aren’t capable leaders. That they aren’t tough enough and that they aren’t strong enough is a popular (mis)perception. And so, as Hillary compensates for that, she’s labeled a ‘Bitch’ or a ‘Dike.’ She can’t win, really.

…Hence, the crying episode just shortly before the New Hampshire primary.

Her success as a woman candidate is inspirational for this reason as well.