Being part of Hillary Clinton’s generation, I do identify with her and have felt the hatred directed at her on a much smaller but equally intense scale.
Her courage motivated me to run for (and win) public office in my town, as a way to honor the sacrifices she’s had to make being a gifted woman who wants to serve the country.
I certainly don’t feel “empowered” by her success, and I’ve been horrified by the reaction of younger women to her candidacy. I’m expecting a backlash when she’s elected, similar to what happened with Obama.
The furies that rage against bright women who don’t kowtow to authority, particularly those of us who aren’t Sheryl Sandberg-cute, will continue unabated, whether there’s a woman in the White House or not.