It's pretty stunning to me to see how women's issues are making their way into this presidential election. And not just "women's issues" like the Parental Leave Act (which gave both mothers and fathers and all caregivers the right to six weeks off after the birth/adoption of a baby) which obviously was extremely important to a mother, but was meant to appeal to *parents* and *caregivers*. But solid women's issues, like do I (or any woman/girl) have the right to abort a pregnancy after I've been raped?
The biggest problem I see with this ad is that I really think it only "works" because the person talking is blond and white. Consider what mainstream reaction might be to a dark skinned Latina with an accent talking about the same situation. Would hate groups organize to get her fired? Would the government inject her with drugs? Or maybe pay her to be sterilized so if she is raped again she won't have the little problem of pregnancy?
But in spite of the problems, I do think it's really important that this stuff is finally being brought out into the mainstream view. What do you think? Is there a place for ads like these during the election season? Do you find them compelling? Would they change your vote one way or another?
via/culture kitchen
