AFP, Washington :
In a birthday editorial today, US President Barack Obama described himself as a feminist and urged renewed effort to break down gender stereotypes.
The father of two girls, who was raised by a single mother, penned an essay for Glamour magazine, declaring “this is an extraordinary time to be a woman.”
“I say that not just as President but also as a feminist.”
Listing strides made by women, from gaining the vote to cracking open previously off-bounds careers, Obama said “the most important change may be the toughest of all — and that’s changing ourselves.”
He said raising Sasha, 15, and Malia, 18, had opened his eyes to the pressure girls are under.
In a birthday editorial today, US President Barack Obama described himself as a feminist and urged renewed effort to break down gender stereotypes.
The father of two girls, who was raised by a single mother, penned an essay for Glamour magazine, declaring “this is an extraordinary time to be a woman.”
“I say that not just as President but also as a feminist.”
Listing strides made by women, from gaining the vote to cracking open previously off-bounds careers, Obama said “the most important change may be the toughest of all — and that’s changing ourselves.”
He said raising Sasha, 15, and Malia, 18, had opened his eyes to the pressure girls are under.
