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Summary of: TED - It’s Time To Rethink the Position of First Lady | Irina Karamanos Adrian

Irina Karamanos Adrian, a former first lady of Chile, urges us to rethink the role and position of first ladies. She reflects on her own experience and the contradictions it presented as a feminist. She discusses the various functions and opportunities that come with being a first lady, as well as the gender stereotypes and expectations that surround the position. Irina shares her journey of challenging and transforming the role of first lady, advocating for institutional changes and prioritizing democratic legitimacy over personal privilege.




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