This World Leader Has The Perfect Response For Why Feminism Matters

Freshly minted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had strong words for detractors of feminism at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last week. In a session on gender equality — which also featured major business leaders including Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer — Trudeau laid it out. “We shouldn’t be afraid of the word ‘feminist.’ Men and women should use it to describe themselves anytime they want.”

Trudeau also emphasized the importance of educating young boys about the importance of gender equality, speaking of his own sons as an example. 

“That role we have, as men, in supporting and demanding equality, and demanding a shift, is really, really important,” Trudeau added.


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