Chimamanda Adichie says the Donald Trump regime has allowed women to become politically active

Chimamanda Adichie speaks on Donald Trump, Women, and political activeness

Acclaimed writer and feminist, Chimamanda Adichie sat for an interview with Sonia Dridi on France 24 in Washington. The show titled the first “night of ideas” had Chimamanda Adichie talk on social media, feminism and Donald Trump.

The writer said she is not a fan of social media. When about her reaction when Donald Trump said Nigeria is a shithole, she replied:

“Oh, I didn’t have a reaction. I think that some things are not worth reacting to.

Some things are just inconsequential.”

When speaking on white racism, she said: “We have to remember that it’s in this period, in this presidency, that we have had people who parade publicly and they are very open about being white supremacists and it is important to remember that people have died, that a young woman was mowed to death by somebody who is a white supremacist.”

On the topic of women, Chimamanda Adichie said:

“I’m very excited about the number of women who are becoming politically active.

I find it very exciting because I think it’s long overdue quite frankly, but also because it’s wonderful to know that women can now run as individuals rather than running as ‘The Woman Candidate.’

In the end, my idea of feminism is one in which people can be individuals.

So, I find it very exciting and I’m kind of looking forward to what will happen.”

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