Sarah Palin New Feminism

- Palin is a member of the feminist anti-abortion group, Feminists for LifeFeminists For Life: FFL Member Nominated for Vice President (August 29, 2008)
- Feminist positions are traditionally associated with more liberal viewsRushLimbaugh.com: The New Face of Feminism (August 29, 2008)
- The Republican party is often viewed as anti-feministLos Angeles Times: Palin: wrong woman, wrong message (September 4, 2008)

As a staunch Republican and working mother of five, vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has been touted as representative of a type of "new feminism" by several politicians and journalists, including Rush Limbaugh and Laura Ingraham.RushLimbaugh.com: The New Face of Feminism (August 29, 2008)Los Angeles Times: Sarah Palin's 'new feminism' is hailed (September 4, 2008) However, feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem pointed out in a Los Angeles Times op-ed article that Sarah Palin's positions on many issues are contrary to those held by the majority of feminists.Los Angeles Times: Palin: wrong woman, wrong message (September 4, 2008)
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"You might say she's the face of feminism, except that she's not a liberal, and, see, that's the thing about liberalism and feminism, only liberal women are counted as true feminists, but this woman, you talk about inspiring other women, you talk about the healthy role model that she can be."—Rush LimbaughRushLimbaugh.com: The New Face of Feminism (August 29, 2008)
"Sarah Palin represents a new feminism. . . . And there is no bigger threat to the elites in this country than a woman who lives her conservative convictions."—Laura IngrahamLos Angeles Times: Sarah Palin's 'new feminism' is hailed (September 4, 2008)
"Palin's value to those patriarchs is clear: She opposes just about every issue that women support by a majority or plurality. She believes that creationism should be taught in public schools but disbelieves global warming; she opposes gun control but supports government control of women's wombs; she opposes stem cell research but approves "abstinence-only" programs, which increase unwanted births, sexually transmitted diseases and abortions.""—Gloria SteinemLos Angeles Times: Palin: wrong woman, wrong message (September 4, 2008)