'I'm A Feminist', Says Germany's Merkel
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"Essentially, it's about the fact that men and women are equal, in the sense of participation in society and in life in general. And in that sense I can say, 'yes, I'm a feminist'," Merkel said.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday described herself as a feminist, saying her position on equality between men and women had developed over the years. "Essentially, it's about the fact that men and women are equal, in the sense of participation in society and in life in general. And in that sense I can say, 'yes, I'm a feminist'," Merkel told reporters after a meeting with Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. "For me, the word 'feminism' is linked to a specific movement which has fought a great deal to put these issues on society's agenda," said Germany's first woman leader. It is the first time that the 67-year-old -- who is scheduled to step down following a general election later this month after 16 years in power -- has spoken so overtly about an issue that in the past she has been more cagey about.More Related News