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First there was a Washington Post article published shortly after the elections on the presumptive new House speaker, "Muted Ton
First there was a Washington Post article published shortly after the elections on the presumptive new House speaker, "Muted Ton
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First there was a Washington Post article published shortly after the elections on the presumptive new House speaker, "Muted Tones of Quiet Authority: A Look Suited to the Speaker. " It offered the information that "Pelosi’s suit was by Giorgio Armani—the Italian master of neutral tones and modern power dressing—and she wore it well. " The article at least appeared in the newspaper’s Style section, but was chock-full of psychoanalytic forays into Pelosi’s wardrobe choices, asserting that "an Armani suit, for a woman, is a tool for playing with the boys without pretending to be one. " I would wager that Pelo-si is one woman who doesn’t play around with anyone.
Then there was a New York Times article in January in its Thursday Styles section titled "Speaking Chic to Power. " While noting that Pelosi, barely in her new job a month, had brought the House to votes on a minimum wage increase, stem cell research and Medicare drug prices, the article said "she did it looking preternaturally fresh, with a wardrobe that, while still subdued and over-reliant on suits, has seldom spruced the halls of Congress. "
Similar articles appeared in the Baltimore Sun and Chicago Tribune. Mentioned were other women politicians and their fashion choices, such as Sen. Hillary Clinton’s hair style and preference for black pantsuits or Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s haircut. The question is whether focusing on the clothing choices of serious female political players risks rendering them less than serious. Another question is whether such reports warrant precious space. After all, with rare exceptions, male politicians are seldom scrutinized for their choice of suits.
Some reporters and editors haven’t figured out a way to cover female politicians that doesn’t rely on the old stereotypes, says Gail Dines, sociology and women’s studies professor at Wheelock College in Boston. "To be a woman politician, you have to strategize and work hard, and yet what matters is what designer you’re wearing. It’s a way to make women in power less scary," Dines notes. "It’s putting women into a comfort zone for those who are still baffled by how to treat strong women. "
The articles seem a throwback to a time when women were only spouses, not players,says Ruth Mandel, director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. "To focus on their attire, the cut of their clothes...is to be in danger of trivializing who they are, the important role they play and the meaning behind women’s advancement to positions of power; That is, we’re moving to a true democracy of shared leadership. "
The problem is the media haven’t quite caught up. "A woman who rises to a leadership position at any level is going to dress appropriately," says Kathleen Hall Jamieson, professor at the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Pennsylvania. "It underscores her competence and is not a distraction. You take for granted that it would not be worthy of comment any more. " Jamieson thinks the underlying motivation for reporting on female politicians’ style is "the natural news interest in talking about what changes, and men don’t look different. There is a uniform for men in power and we all know that it looks like. The only thing to change is the color of the shirt or tie. " Because women have greater fashion options, changes they make are more obvious and invite analysis. Now that Pelosi’s "uniform" has been established, that should be the end of it. Ditto for Clinton. "Clinton now has a range of what she wears. " Jamieson says. "She hasn’t been changing hairstyles or her pantsuits. That is our definition of what she wears, and that should end it. "
Tom Rosenstiel, director of the Project for Excellence in Journalism, thinks reporting that describes women politicians’ appearance is justified in profiles of them. Female politicians will certainly survive such silly coverage, and some argue the stories are harmless. But these women are role models for young women and offer an alternative to the fashion model and celebrity in setting the standard for female beauty and worth.
Dines worries that when the media emphasize the appearance of women, it perpetuates attitudes in the larger world that devalue and limit women. "These are fortunate, privileged women," Dines notes of politicians, "but for yong women trying to make it in the world, how they look can affect their opportunities. "
Which of the following is NOT true of Pelosi?
选项
A、She was covered in the newspaper fashion section.
B、She brought some controversial ideas to vote in the house.
C、Her fashion brought an extraordinary freshness in the House.
D、She staked on some recreations as the House speaker.
答案
D
解析
细节题。从文中的内容可知,佩洛西在她的新职位上刚一个月就已经带领众议院为最低工资增长、干细胞研究和医疗保险药物的价格投票,但没有提及娱乐活动。所以正确答案是D项。
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