Feminism is a word that I identify with. The term has become synonymous with vitriolic man-hating but it needs to come back to a place where both men and women can embrace it. It is particularly important for women in developing countries.

Women's issues have always been a part of my life.

It's hard to tell how far women's individuality has come in the past twenty years.

The more equality women have, the fairer, more civilized and tolerant society will be. Sexual equality is a lot more effective against terrorism than military strength.

Men need to understand, and women too, what feminism is really about.