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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

Fox News host and father of daughters says educated women become ‘ugly’ and ‘bitter’

  • Fox News host Jesse Watters drew criticism for claiming that women pursuing higher education , particularly in humanities or social sciences, will negatively impact their love lives.
  • Watters stated on The Five that men do not prioritize a Ph.D. in a partner and that highly educated women often become “resentful” and “bitter” due to their academic pursuits.
  • He suggested that these women, whom he described as “highly educated, downwardly mobile,” would struggle to find partners and become “angry” and “ugly” as a result.
  • Watters advised women to either work hard, relocate, or find love to build a life with another income, implying this would resolve their issues.
  • Social media users widely condemned Watters' remarks as misogynistic, with many criticizing his views and the perceived lack of reaction from his co-panelists.

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