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Home › Politics

Politics | 07/23/2008 5:15 pm

Katie Couric Says Sexism Is More Tolerated Than Racism

By The Staff at wowowow.com
© AP

The Daily News is reporting today that Katie Couric says sexism is very prevalent in America, and more tolerated than racism. The anchor of the CBS Evening News made the remarks in an interview for the website of the newspaper Haaretz. The report adds that she finds parallels in her difficult experiences in the high-profile anchor chair at CBS and Hillary Clinton’s quest for the White House. 

The original story can be read here: Katie Couric: Sexism Is More Common Than Racism.


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Read more about: Hillary Clinton, Katie Couric, News, Politics, Sexism, women

73 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

MaryPage Drake
I totally agree with Katie on this subject. It has been my experience for almost 79 years now that ALL women rank below ALL men in the “pecking order!” Weary of the matter, I turn it over to my 13 granddaughters. With some doubt, but also hope. Perhaps my 6 ( so far ) great granddaughters will have it better.
By MaryPage Drake on 07/23/2008 4:57 pm
Marjorie C.
All I can say is, “Katie, why didn’t you come out with this when it could have mattered?”
By Marjorie C. on 07/23/2008 5:15 pm
Star Lawrence
Yes—like the time she was hectoring Hillary with the same question about six ways.
By Star Lawrence on 07/23/2008 5:21 pm
Josie Sullivan
Yeah, she did do that but I love Katie. All differences aside, I think she has been an excellent reporter.
By Josie Sullivan on 07/23/2008 5:43 pm
Kay Sara
Marjorie, excellent question! We could ask women in general why they don;t speak up when it matters. There seems to be a real selfishness - they don’t want to support another women in her battle because they don’t view it as “my sister’s success or failure is my success or failure”. Only when it hits home and their comfort level is disrupted only then will most women speak up. Maybe it is fear, knowing the tiniest thing could tip over the good thing they think they have going. I don t know. Howver,I do believe we need to take pride in each one of the female successes that occurs - rather than tear that succeeding woman apart.
By Kay Sara on 07/24/2008 2:39 am
Mugsy Peabody
Well, as I have said before, so many women are convinced others will see them as Lesbian if they speak up.
By Mugsy Peabody on 07/24/2008 4:48 am
Marjorie C.
Mugsy, it is true that many women hide their strong side because there is nothing to be gained by it. Men, God bless them, are funny creatures. I can’t count the times I’ve heard men say, in so many words, she doesn’t like me because she’s a Lesbian. Never occurs to them that they, themselves, are unlikeable. But men rule the world and because of that women will continue to walk all over one another to get their approval. Katie C. might be just another one of them. Now that she is on top, she has time to reflect upon her bruises. What she will do about that reflection, remains to be seen. I suspect, nothing.
By Marjorie C. on 07/24/2008 8:30 am
Diana T
You know, Marjorie, I remember when Barbra Streisand directed her first movie, Yentl. I remember her saying on one of the interview shows that when a female executive asserts herself, she is called a bitch. When a male executive does it they say he is just “doing his job”. I have found that to be true. One great thing I learned from my late husband is to speak with a velvet hammer. I also learned to just do my best job at what has to be done, and not worry about what I’m called behind my back if I am honest and loyal to my clients.
By Diana T on 07/24/2008 12:59 pm
Marjorie C.
Diana: “…a velvet hammer.” Ah, the velvet hammer. I never was able to master the technique. I’m trying to recall a metaphor put forth by Stephen King, the book might have been ‘Carrie’, about a young girl trying to clear a wall, but all the other taunting girls succeed in pulling her down. How dare she try to escape. The book must be around 30 years old — could have been written yesterday.
By Marjorie C. on 07/24/2008 4:34 pm
Frannie Em
Mugsy I have never heard that one before, and I know that I have never felt that. I have spoken up at times and other women, who were so in favor of someone standing up, just disappear and act as if they don’t know what you are talking about. Too much tearing down of other women. Afraid that they think I am a lesbian is the furthest thing from my mind.
By Frannie Em on 07/25/2008 1:44 am
Mugsy Peabody
Yes, Frannie, but that’s you. God love ya.
By Mugsy Peabody on 07/25/2008 2:06 am
kermie b
So? We need strong women. A strong woman would take that as a compliment.
By kermie b on 07/25/2008 1:30 pm
kermie b
That went out of order. It was my response to Mugsy who said something to the effect of strong women are afraid to speak up because they will be labeled Lesbians.
By kermie b on 07/25/2008 1:32 pm
theCHEROKEErose
kay sara…i hate to say this, but in general women do/always have spoken up when it matters…generally no one hears us but ourselves…what is sad and shameful is that everything we have accomplished like VOTING, the MILITARY, etc. is because some MAN/MEN in power has/have put their two cents in…just disgusts me that we cant ever get anything for OURSELVES…i dont agree with you at all…
By theCHEROKEErose on 07/24/2008 7:51 am
Marjorie C.
Kay Sara: Spot on !!
By Marjorie C. on 07/24/2008 8:08 am
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