Guest Columnist Julie Eaheart
Throughout the history of the United States, women have been underestimated and discriminated against. They have been considered useless, weak, and, ultimately, unworthy of power. However, today, an arctic blast has cracked America's glass ceiling. From an Alaska governor to this year's vice presidential nominee for the Republican Party, Sarah Palin has opened the door to a new era for women in today's political world. Despite her humble beginnings, Sarah Palin has succeeded, through her grit and determination, to become one of the most recognized and admired women in America. With her record of reform, hard work, and audacity to fight against the "good ole boy" network, she has exemplified how women become electable in America. However, most importantly, her historical ascendance as a political leader has inspired millions of women across the country. Sarah Palin has shown the world that you can be a devoted wife, mother of five children, and chief executive of a vast state. Despite the existence of gender stereotyping in today's politics, Palin, a pit bull with lipstick, has effectively promoted civic responsibility and empowered women to take on political positions. Although she has been and continues to be a lightening rod for liberal attack, she has proved her resilience and strong leadership as one of the most powerful women in the United States.
Like Palin, we, as women, can strengthen the lives of all Americans through our political participation and community involvement. Women are just as capable as men. By positively influencing others, we have the ability to better society. And, let's face it; we are the backbone of our nation. Because we make up nearly 54 percent of the electorate, we have the power, as a collective gender, to make a difference. We are all leaders. And, we can all bring about more inclusive and representative policies.
I believe that Sarah Palin's choices made throughout her lifetime show tremendous moral courage. While many women have either delayed of chosen not to have children, in order to further their careers, Sarah Palin had her first child in her early twenties and her fifth child, a special needs child, in her early forties. She is unabashedly pro life! Her devotion to God, family, and our American way of life is an inspiration to all Americans! It is through remarkable women like Sarah Palin that the United States stands as a beacon of hope for the liberation, freedom, and equal rights of women across the globe!
Julie Eaheart is a 2009 Graduate of Madison County High School, Madison, Virginia.
Throughout the history of the United States, women have been underestimated and discriminated against. They have been considered useless, weak, and, ultimately, unworthy of power. However, today, an arctic blast has cracked America's glass ceiling. From an Alaska governor to this year's vice presidential nominee for the Republican Party, Sarah Palin has opened the door to a new era for women in today's political world. Despite her humble beginnings, Sarah Palin has succeeded, through her grit and determination, to become one of the most recognized and admired women in America. With her record of reform, hard work, and audacity to fight against the "good ole boy" network, she has exemplified how women become electable in America. However, most importantly, her historical ascendance as a political leader has inspired millions of women across the country. Sarah Palin has shown the world that you can be a devoted wife, mother of five children, and chief executive of a vast state. Despite the existence of gender stereotyping in today's politics, Palin, a pit bull with lipstick, has effectively promoted civic responsibility and empowered women to take on political positions. Although she has been and continues to be a lightening rod for liberal attack, she has proved her resilience and strong leadership as one of the most powerful women in the United States.
Like Palin, we, as women, can strengthen the lives of all Americans through our political participation and community involvement. Women are just as capable as men. By positively influencing others, we have the ability to better society. And, let's face it; we are the backbone of our nation. Because we make up nearly 54 percent of the electorate, we have the power, as a collective gender, to make a difference. We are all leaders. And, we can all bring about more inclusive and representative policies.
I believe that Sarah Palin's choices made throughout her lifetime show tremendous moral courage. While many women have either delayed of chosen not to have children, in order to further their careers, Sarah Palin had her first child in her early twenties and her fifth child, a special needs child, in her early forties. She is unabashedly pro life! Her devotion to God, family, and our American way of life is an inspiration to all Americans! It is through remarkable women like Sarah Palin that the United States stands as a beacon of hope for the liberation, freedom, and equal rights of women across the globe!
Julie Eaheart is a 2009 Graduate of Madison County High School, Madison, Virginia.
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