Gender bias manifested itself during the 2016 presidential campaign in the general public perception that the far more qualified Clinton might not be as capable as the least qualified major party candidate in U.S. history, Donald Trump.
Misogyny manifested itself in Michael Flynn and Donald Trump standing before crowds of supporters, inciting them to chant "Lock her up!" and then reveling as men, women, and children alike joined in. That was not only misogyny, it was a national disgrace.
Yes, both gender bias and misogyny helped give Donald Trump a chance he should never have had, based on his qualifications compared to those of his opponent. The country is now paying the price for that folly ... big-time.
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