Women of power like Oprah Winfrey find themselves threatening in this regard. Rosie O'Donnell was reprimanded for proclaiming her political views on her television show. When she stated her opinion on gun control to prominent NRA supporter Tom Selleck, she was called a bitch for expressing her opinion, even though he did the same thing. In the TV show ER, Kerry Wheeler is considered a bitch for being a strong character and a leader, while her colleague Mark Green may be equally stubborn and difficult but is considered determined. Comedian Roseanne has always been ridiculed for being brazen with her opinions, while male comedians like Chris Rock are acclaimed. When a woman can celebrate her sexuality and be open about it, she will be called a slut, but if a man sleeps around she can still be a hero - President John F. Kennedy and Wilt Chamberlain, some
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