Huffington Postさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Huffington PostInstagram)「Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) took to the floor of Congress on Thursday and gave one of the most bracing, empowering and feminist political speeches in a generation, writes HuffPost senior reporter Emily Peck.⁠ ⁠ Ocasio-Cortez's words came in response to the rage-filled mutterings of Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fl.). But it would be a mistake to view what happened as simply the next stage in some typical political squabble or beef. Or, as some have attempted to argue, political opportunism.⁠ ⁠ The Democratic congresswoman from New York did so much more than deliver the proverbial “clapback.” This wasn’t simply a viral moment. Ocasio-Cortez offered an eloquent and expert dismantling of the playbook that men have used to keep women in their place for centuries. ⁠ ⁠ “I think it is the most important feminist speech in a generation,” said Jennifer Lawless, a politics professor at the University of Virginia. She compared it to then-first lady Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking “women’s rights are human rights” speech before the United Nations in 1995.⁠ ⁠ We’ve arrived at a time when calling out men for sexism in politics is finally considered acceptable, Lawless said. “Societal views have changed for the better and, as a result, there is no reason whatsoever to worry that fighting back against harassment could be detrimental to a woman’s electoral viability, approval ratings or political future.”⁠ ⁠ Ocasio-Cortez’s words made it clear that equality is not simply about electing women. ⁠ ⁠ “It’s about treating women with dignity, respect and civility,” she said.⁠ ⁠ Then, just so everyone was clear:⁠ ⁠ “What I believe is that having a daughter does not make a man decent,” she said. “Having a wife does not make a decent man. Treating people with dignity and respect makes a decent man, and when a decent man messes up, as we all are bound to do, he tries his best and does apologize.”⁠ ⁠ Read more at our link in bio. //📝 Emily Peck // 📷 Getty Images」7月26日 1時55分