How Hillary Clinton's historic win changes the game for girls

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

From CNN

So many girls for so long were told -- overtly and subtly -- what they could and could not be. Housewives? Yes. Teachers? Sure. President? Unlikely.

They were told to not express their opinions too strongly -- it's not polite. To not challenge a man -- it's not ladylike.

For those girls -- many of them now mothers with daughters of their own -- what happened Tuesday night was more than a political triumph.

Regardless of party persuasion, Hillary Clinton's victory is the definition of historic: She became the first female presidential nominee of a major political party.

Her chances of becoming president -- the first woman head of state in America's 238-year history -- are now much closer to reality.

Be what you want to be

The impact of the moment was not lost on Clinton.

There's a choice

To many, Clinton's nomination is an encouraging sign of a more inclusive America.

Scott Bixby, a reporter for the Guardian, summed it up succinctly -- emojis of a series of white faces followed by a black emoji and then a woman's face. He titled it: "Democratic presidential nominees, pictured."

To be sure, Clinton still has to duke it out with Donald Trump to win the presidency. But many mothers across the country said that for her to even reach this point is an uplifting example to young girls.

"Alalys and Mirabella will both be of age to vote this year," one woman posted on Instagram. "Regardless of who they vote for, the fact the they will have a choice to vote for a women is beyond exciting!"

Letting humor lead the way

In this age of social media where Twitter is the public barometer, not all sentiments were serious.

Some highlighted the historic win while also poking fun at it.

And if Clinton wins the White House, what do we call Bill? First gentleman? First guy?

Sami Main's suggestion: "First dude."

 

[monsterdino 32,001]

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

1 minute ago, monsterdino said:

Because Hillary was elected based on the fact she was a woman? 

What a sexist thing to imply.

Did DJWS also tweet that we should have elected Usher as president because he's black when people called Obama's nomination historic?

Bitter liberals copying bigoted conservatives now I see. 

[wahkeenasitka 1,995]

[REALITY 80,166]

It's certainly a great feat for the United States to accomplish, it's a sign of a more inclusive and open-minded society and like I said before, whether you agree or disagree with her politics, you cannot deny the fact that she has made a historical footprint in the United States. 

[monsterdino 32,001]

Just now, LebaneseDude said:

Because Hillary was elected based on the fact she was a woman? 

What a sexist thing to imply.

No, but it's stupid for people to say vote for her because she is a woman...plus how fast did you guys forgot that she is homophobic

[BlondeQueenOfGGD 25,454]

I'm so proud of Hillary 

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

Just now, monsterdino said:

No, but it's stupid for people to say vote for her because she is a woman...plus how fast did you guys forgot that she is homophobic

Who ever implied that?

She's homophobic now?  ?

Let me guess...she wasn't in support of same-sexxx marriage a decade ago so she's homophobic  

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

Just now, wahkeenasitka said:

I wish I could say the same about the Green Party but they haven't ever done anything relevant to warrant scrutiny.

[monsterdino 32,001]

Just now, LebaneseDude said:

Who ever implied that?

She's homophobic now?  ?

Let me guess...she wasn't in support of same-sexxx marriage a decade ago so she's homophobic  

You can see it in her eyes how much disgust she had and probably still has for gay people...are you really going to stan Hillary because of Gaga and other pop stars?

[Azor Ahai 18,861]

6 minutes ago, monsterdino said:

Υes! Kim K for president! So Kanye can be the first black first man!

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

Just now, monsterdino said:

You can see it in her eyes how much disgust she had and probably still has for gay people...are you really going to stan Hillary because of Gaga and other pop stars?

 

[MJHolland 12,725]

4 minutes ago, LebaneseDude said:

Because Hillary was elected based on the fact she was a woman? 

What a sexist thing to imply.

Did DJWS also tweet that we should have elected Usher as president because he's black when people called Obama's nomination historic?

Bitter liberals copying bigoted conservatives now I see. 

But it's NOT sexist to say we should vote for her because she's a woman? Lady f*cking Gaga just did it yesterday. Don't pretend like it's not happening. So many Hillary supporters are already saying it's sexist to oppose her. People in the other thread today were saying it was sexist to point out she wore a $12k jacket. 

There is a sentiment that if you oppose her you're a sexist. That is why modern feminism is cancer.

4 minutes ago, LebaneseDude said:

Who ever implied that?

She's homophobic now?  ?

Let me guess...she wasn't in support of same-sexxx marriage a decade ago so she's homophobic  

Lady Gaga 24 hours ago  

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

Jesus ****ing Christ this thread was supposed to be about the positive and inspiring milestone in US politics and the same people come in here to **** on it out of bitterness. Normally that's reserved for conservatives. How low have you sunk?

[monsterdino 32,001]

1 minute ago, LebaneseDude said:

 

Because I've just clocked you and Hillary you dont have anything to answer so you sending this? pathetic