What Would Happen If We Treated Male Politicians Like We Treat Female Politicians?

Panel One

A reporter asks a question of a male politician standing behind a podium labeled “debate.”

Text: “Senator, who designed your suit?”

Panel Two

A reporter asks a question of a female politician standing behind a podium labeled “debate.”

Text: “Senator, what’s your stance on environmental regulation?”

Panel Three

A talk show host discusses a male candidate shown waving in an inset photo.

Text: “Sure, as a candidate he’s easy enough on the eyes, but he’s inexperienced, bossy, and shrill.”

Panel Four

A talk show host discusses a female candidate shown smiling in an inset photo.

Text: “Even though she’s young, the candidate is determined, forceful, and makes a compelling argument.”

Panel Five

A daytime talk host is asking a male politician questions.

Text: “Tell me, congressman, how do you balance work and family?”

Panel Six

A daytime talk host is asking a female politician questions.

Text: “Congresswoman, tell me, what’s your plan for job growth?”

Panel Seven

A talk show host discusses a male politician shown in an inset photo.

Text: “I’m just saying, how do we know his hormones won’t go haywire if the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition comes out when there’s a war on?”

Panel Eight

A talk show host discusses a female politician shown in an inset photo.

Text: “I think we can all agree that her military service has prepared her for all the stresses of the job.”

Panel Nine

A young girl having a conversation with her father.

Girl: “Daddy, I want to be president when I grow up!”

Father: “That’s great, hon! You can be anything you want to be.”

Panel Ten

A young boy having a conversation with his mother.

Boy: “Mom, I want to be president some day!”

Mother: “Aww, but you’re so handsome! Wouldn’t you rather be an actor or a dancer?”