Another one bites the dust

November 10, 1999
Issue 

Marina Carman

The Sydney Morning Herald revealed on November 2 that author Naomi Wolf was being paid A$23,000 a month to advise US Vice President Al Gore on how to win over younger voters.

In Australia, 1970s feminist Anne Summers was hired by the former Keating government for a similar role.

Wolf's first book, The Beauty Myth, documented the use of unrealistic stereotypes in advertising and their effect on women. However, in a later book, Fire with Fire, she accused women of failing to seize the "power" that was available to them in society.

Now it seems that her next career move is selling cosmetics to the powerbrokers of the US government.

You need Green Left, and we need you!

Green Left is funded by contributions from readers and supporters. Help us reach our funding target.

Make a One-off Donation or choose from one of our Monthly Donation options.

Become a supporter to get the digital edition for $5 per month or the print edition for $10 per month. One-time payment options are available.

You can also call 1800 634 206 to make a donation or to become a supporter. Thank you.