You know, I'm not sitting here like some little woman standing by my man, like Tammy Wynette. I'm sitting here because I love him, and I respect him, and I honor what he's been through and what we've been through together. And you know, if that's not enough for people, then heck, don't vote for him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clinton defends her role as a spouse against stereotypes of passive support.
- In plain terms
- She says she supports her husband because she loves and respects him, not just because he is her husband.
- What can you take from it?
- Partners should support each other out of genuine respect, not stereotypes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should partners support each other?
- What stereotypes persist in politics?
Another view
It may not fully address systemic gender expectations in politics.
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