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Women of The View: Dissecting Their Looks

First of all I’d like to say there are many things that annoy me about The View. Barbara Walters and the way she constantly tells Elizabeth how perfect she is for being skinny and blonde, or her antiquated views on various issues, well, I could go on and on.

But one thing that bothers me most is the fact that people always choose to criticize their looks when they want to tear down these women. There is plenty of material to work with besides their looks. Elizabeth’s shrieks, Whoopi’s defense of some men that shouldn’t be defended, Joy’s jokes, some of which aren’t funny, there’s plenty to work with.

When Your Career Doesn’t Let You Speak Out

I have heard a lot of sexist things in my life, both directed at me and other people. Sometimes I grin and bear it. I’m more likely to defend someone else than I am to defend myself, simply to prevent being seen as a the woman who can’t “take a joke.” I’ve accepted that I will never be one of the guys. I can’t close my eyes and pretend these things aren’t happening or that they will just go away on their own.

I have heard a lot of sexist things in my life, both directed at me and other people. Sometimes I grin and bear it. I’m more likely to defend someone else than I am to defend myself, ...