Posted on 03/25/2015 12:06:16 PM PDT by drewh
Despite the fact that feminists attacked Monica Lewinsky during the Clinton-era, calling her “slutty” and a “trashy bimbo” among other things, feminists are now embracing her as an “inspiring” figure against the tide of “slut-shaming.”
The change of tune came after Lewinsky gave an interview to Vanity Fair last year, where she called feminists out for attacking her in the 90s. Jessica Bennett wrote a piece on Lewinsky in the Style section of The New York Times, March 19, describing the phenomenon:
"Feminists who had stayed silent on the first go-round were suddenly defending her, using terms like “slut-shaming” and “media gender bias” to do it."
ELLE Magazine’s Jessica Grose wrote, “Hopefully the feminists who trashed her back when have learned from their mistakes, too.” Grose claimed that feminists backed Lewinsky today because of the rise of social media. She said slut-shamers “would have to deal with the backlash from an organized feminist Twitter mob.”
Whether or not they learned anything, these feminists have definitely changed their tune. The Vanity Fair and NYT profiles spawned an opportunity for Lewinsky to speak at a TED Conference last week. She spoke about her experience being a target of online bullying which feminists co-opted as an anti-slut-shaming message. Cosmopolitan called it “inspiring:”
Chris Cillizza of The Washington Post called the talk “really, really important” while Sarah Cristobal of Yahoo! News praised Lewinsky as “a next-gen feminist.” Celebrities and journalists have shown their support for Lewinsky on Twitter, with the trending hashtag #IStandWithMonica.
It’s hard to predict who feminists will make their next hero. In 2012 it was Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke, who made a name for herself advocating for “free” birth control. Feminists have praised Lena Dunham, the perpetually-nude Girls director whose false rape allegation and creepy behavior have been swept under the rug by the media. At least Lewinsky has apologized for her well-known sexual act with the former president; but the Left clearly could do better in choosing their feminist icons.
Golden knee pads.
So they are now slamming Bill Clinton for using his power and prestige to take advantage of a young impressionable subordinate, right? Right?
What did Lewinsky ever do for Clinton’s other victims?
Monica would respond to this new adulation, but her mouth is full. /S
Interesting.
How does this play with beloved Ole BJ becoming First Husband?
Or is it another sign that Hillary is toast and Squaw Warren is taking the helm?
Hey, her claim to fame is, well.... we won't go there. :)
Harmonica Swalewinsky
Clinton did not have sex with that woman. He used her as a receptacle just like he used the White House sink.
If Linda Tripp had not talked Monica Lewinski into saving the dress with Bill Clinton’s DNA all over it then the Clintons would have had gone full force with their usual “bimbo eruption” strategy and painted her as some pathetic, lying, bimbo with an unrequited obsession over Clinton.
Clinton did not have sex with that woman. He used her as a receptacle just like he used the White House sink.
If Linda Tripp had not talked Monica Lewinski into saving the dress with Bill Clinton’s DNA all over it then the Clintons would have gone full force with their usual “bimbo eruption” strategy and painted her as some pathetic, lying, bimbo with an unrequited obsession over Clinton.
I've always felt a great deal of sympathy for ML and the way she was treated by the media while Bill skated off unscathed.
I've wished her success and hoped she finds happiness in her life. I often get flamed for saying so. But most of the comments are nothing more than poop on my shoe.
Your's is the first serious question that I'd like to see put to her.
She’s the perfect modern “Feminist” icon:
She debased herself and damaged the country to pursue her own, short-term, carnal desires. She allowed a man to degrade her by using a cigar as a sexual instrument. She has since become a self-serving “victim,” using her status to make a monetary profit for herself while she simultaneously laments that people comment negatively on her reckless and immature behavior. Then she makes pre-planned public appearances to demand that anyone who made said comments be publicly shamed.
She’s perfect.
I will “slut shame” forever...Monica could have made a productive, positive life for herself by admitting her mistake...but seems she’s still a slut...to the feminazis now
One name that is still reviled by the left: Juanita Broaddrick.
Lol.
I’ve nothing against Monica but of the mass media is trying to make a celebrity out of her now.... it only reveals just how eager the media are to avoid doing their job to investigate and report what our government’s doing (to us, our economy, our jobs, our defenses, and our allies around the world).
Hint to th medi: its very like what President Clinton was doing to Monica.
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