Spain now has a cabinet that is made up of a majority of women. Prime Minister Zapatero has also added a position for a Minister of Equality, legalized gay marriage in his first term, calls himself a feminist, and, without apology, was not afraid to appoint a woman who is seven months pregnant to be the Minister of Defense.
Listen here to NPR’s coverage of Chacon’s appointment to the Ministry of Defense. Although some of the comments Spanish citizens were making were disturbingly misogynistic, it appears that most people are excited to see an example of a nation unafraid to defy patriarchal norms.
Viva Espana indeed!
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