AOC is proof that no matter how successful or capable you are, some people will only recognize where you started. Politics aside, she was elected by her people to represent them. But critics will only see her as a bartender.
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Replying to @domjohn55
That's also just one of the great things about being a woman, constantly being reminded of your "rank" in relation to power, even when you're exceptional (like AOC). How they speak about her is sexism, classism, AND racism combined.
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Replying to @Lani4Pasifika
That’s a painful reality for women of color, and women in general. Western society is so trained to think that women are subservient to men and it’s disgusting. I look at all the hate from all angles being thrown at AOC, Kamala Harris and Ihan Omar as examples.
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Replying to @domjohn55
Exactly. And women don't come out on top in so many ways. Not getting compensated for what you work for is the default. If we win, we're a bitch or weirdly competitive ("she'll do ANYTHING for X"). If we're loud about disrespect/harassment, then we're "difficult to work with".
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Replying to @Lani4Pasifika
100%. As a man, I recognize this game that women are forced to play. “Be confident, but don’t come off as bossy. Be professional, but not cold. Demand equality without appearing to want more”
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Replying to @domjohn55


do you have sisters or women you're close to? Very few men in the general public get to this point of realization. If anything it would blow my mind even more each time sexism comes up and my guy friends *actually* understand.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @Lani4Pasifika
No sisters, but I, like many locals were raised by strong women. Our culture is deeply matrilineal, and no amount of colonization can take that away- at least for those who acknowledge how important it is.
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Can I just hok you real quick 
this one got me in the feelspic.twitter.com/0ncMv5iW0B
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