Women vote for women, not for issues?

Evil White Male Oppressor writes "'As female voters weigh their choices in Germany's Sept. 18 parliamentary elections, some are wondering whether the chance to put a woman at the helm of their nation is more important to them than the party she represents.'

The female candidate states that the choice of a candidate should not be based on gender, but in a nationally televised debate last week, she underlined she would make women's issues — combining families and career, and promoting women into top echelons of business and politics — part of her job. Story here.

QUESTION: Why are only women allowed to openly discriminate based on sex and gender?"

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