Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #506: Christina Hoff Sommers, Former Congressman Joe Walsh
Sep 7, 2019
In this lively discussion, Christina Hoff Sommers, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and a prominent writer on feminism, dives into the evolving definitions of feminism and critiques the victimhood narrative in academia. Former Congressman Joe Walsh joins her to dissect the complexities of the gender wage gap beyond just discrimination, citing education and career choices. They also tackle political absurdities, the challenges of voter participation, and the importance of courage within political parties while mixing humor with serious societal critiques.
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Campus Fragility
- Christina Hoff Sommers faced student protests and safe spaces at Oberlin College.
- A therapy dog was even triggered by her presence, highlighting the fragility on campuses.
Shifting Feminist Ideals
- Modern feminism often emphasizes fragility rather than strength.
- This contrasts with the original feminist goal of empowering women.
Overblown Accusations
- Bill Maher recounts accusations of sexual harassment within Bernie Sanders' campaign.
- The incidents, like touching someone's hair for too long, were deemed overly sensitive.