Obama declares himself a 'proud feminist' in editorial

August 05, 2016 09:54

For almost eight years, Barack Obama has juggled many hats: he's a father to two, a husband and the leader of the United States.

As he nears the end of his presidency, he has taken on a new role: feminist.

In an essay published in Glamour magazine Thursday, Obama talks about the responsibility of men to join the fight against sexism, as well as the dangers of gender stereotypes, which he says "limit our ability to simply be ourselves."

"We need to keep changing the attitude that values being confident, competitive and ambitious in the workplace -- unless you're a woman. Then you're being too bossy, and suddenly the very qualities you thought were necessary for success end up holding you back," he writes.

In his essay, Obama makes reference to Hillary Clinton's presidential nomination, saying all should see the moment as "historic," regardless of partisan preference.

And he hopes that every little girl in the United States knows one thing: that their gender should never be thought of as an obstacle in the path to success.

Read the full essay HERE

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