Angela Merkel: Has the world's most powerful woman done enough for gender equality? | Women of power

Angela Merkel, one of the most powerful women in the world, is leaving office.
From Russian President Vladimir Putin to US President Donald Trump, Germany's first female chancellor has taken on the alpha males of world politics. How did she make it all the way to the top in a male-dominated world? What has she achieved for women? And why did it take her so long to call herself a feminist?

0:00 A woman of power among male world leaders: How Angela Merkel had learned to combat mansplaining and sexism
07:41 Back to Merkel's roots in Templin: Where did her motivation and strength come from?
11:02 The fall of the Berlin Wall – a turning point in Merkel's life. A physicist enters the world of politics
12:25 Why did Angela Merkel shy away from the term “feminism” for a long time?
16:28 Combating prejudices against working mothers with a new family policies
19:03 Why are women in the Bundestag still underrepresented?
20:54 Despite Merkel being a role model, women are still underrepresented in leadership positions in Germany
21:32 What has Merkel done differently from her male predecessors?
23:04 What did Merkel fail to achieve for women?
23:59 Merkel declared herself a feminist. Finally!
24:22 Conclusion: What is Merkel's greatest legacy for women?

With UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet (Chile’s former president) , US former president George W. Bush, Indonesia’s finance minister Sri Mulyani, European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, Liberia’s former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Merkel’s former Russian teacher Erika Benn, Merkel biographer Jaqueline Boysen.

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[abrlim]

"Are you a feminist?" A silly question. This is why it takes her so long to answer.

[markordorica]

She is a role model, women's rights and equal, for office 🇩🇪 🕊️❤️, ⛅🌌🌌

[Metonymy]

She will go down in history as a great leader.

[marcocasario]

The philosophy of the rich and the poor is this: the rich invest their money and spend what is left. The poor spend their money and invest what is left.”

[amieb]

The man from Liberia❤️Wonderfull words god bless you🙏Will will miss her hard!!!

[vikramarora]

It has been the greatest fortune for Germany, Europe, I in India and the whole world that she became the Chancellor and stayed on. She's the most brilliant among the team that is World Leaders today. I suppose we wouldn't have known them as we do without her.

[sqflair]

I am a Hongkonger who loves Europe and keeps a close eye of news about Europe. I deeply respect and like this female chancellor. She has great wisdom to handle problems which benefit the most. For me, she seems to be an understanding and fair leader who tries to look issues from many angles and avoid being subjective in her judgement. I think she's a real political leader who can make the world a safer and more peaceful place. I definitely buy her autobiography if she is willing to share her thought and personal experience with us.

[koshisunuwarrai]

she really stands out among all those men dominated world leaders.👍

[shubham]

Angela markel we indians will miss you, really you are a iron lady of Germany . Real inspiration for women politicians . Love you mam .
🇮🇳🇮🇳🇩🇪

[sanjumhoudi]

She is an inspiration to all men as well ... how to lead and how to set values

[piccalillies]

I am so proud that both of my daughters grew up under her leadership.

[hiimain]

Wow! She is a historical figure, she will always be remembered throughout the history, then, now and the future. Thank you Germany for giving her a chance, giving a chance to women an opportunity to show that they can do it--and she did with grace. Amazing! As a woman, this means a lot ❤🤧

[ronysmile]

Such a strong woman. Love from India ♥️✝️. May God Bless her

[MadMax-]

Still she is huge inspiration for women

[池袋ジュン苦労]

England escaped from EU because of her policy ？

[mysterymeat]

I was so jealous of Germany during our last 4 dark years here in the USA.

[ahmedabdallah]

She'll remain in history as one of the top tier female leaders in the world!

[ItIsGonnaGetWayWorse]

Meanwhile, the country, with higher crime rates.

[bizda_eng_arzoni]

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela

[angelinaperfumes]

She will be mainly remembered for the immigration chaos she created in whole Europe.