Thank you, Michelle Obama, for so clearly and powerfully articulating what feminism really means. Too often no one takes the steps to explain why and how feminism is central to propelling a liberal democratic society forward. Here she is in London speaking at an all girls' school:
(From BBC Channel 4)
Money quote:
"...because communities and countries, and ultimately the world, are only as strong as the health of the women. Part of that health includes an outstanding education. The difference between a struggling family and a healthy one is often the presence of an empowered woman, or women, at the center of that family...The difference between a languishing nation and one that will flourish is the recognition that we need equal access to education for both boys and girls."
