To quote Joanne Harris, I love the smell of facepalm in the morning.
So when Lisa Haydon’s considered views on feminism came to light recently, I was delighted at the opportunity to indulge in my favourite hobby.
Then Imaan Sheikh did us all a favour by compiling a handy list of Indian actresses who are NOT feminists, thank you very much.
But then I thought of the children.
It’s all right for me, a hardened veteran of the militant school of feminism (read: Delhi University) to take a largely satirical view of this, and only occasionally head-desk. But what about the millions of impressionable young kids witnessing this bevy of talented, successful women vehemently dissociate themselves from a movement for equality and the freedom of choice?
In service of these impressionable minds, then, here are 9 fantastic female achievers who fly the feminist flag high and proud.
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