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I'm failing to see anything newsworthy here. A female mayor is not exceptional or noteworthy.
Being the 'first woman to <blank>' is no longer an accomplishment most of the time. Mundane acts don't become exceptional because 'vagina'.

I'm sick of patronizing any woman that finds her way out of the kitchen. I think it's insulting and sexist toward women when we imply that there is anything special about them being able to do 'mans work'.

There had long been talk of choosing a woman, they complained, but when the time came it had been absurdly claimed there was no suitable woman for the job. Femke Halsema's nomination has not been universally welcomed. Critics said she had no suitable administrative experience and 7,400 people have signed a petition against her.

Holy shit! She wasn't qualified for the job, and wasn't elected. She was appointed because she has a vagina, despite not meeting the qualifications.
This is not a win for women, it is a loss. This trend of pushing unqualified women ahead is why they become perceived as less capable diversity hires.

[–] Hitchens 2 points (+2|-0)

finds her way out of the kitchen

Finds her way out?

I'm not sure what you're asking.
But that was a facetious way of referring to women who have cast aside the traditional gender roles.

[–] Hitchens 3 points (+3|-0)

facetious

Ok.

Just wanted clarification. To me it sounded like a woman's place is in the kitchen and only the few are lucky enough to make it out.