- Raising Feminist Sons: Renowned author Chimamanda Adichie is committed to raising her twin sons with principles that promote gender equality and respect for women’s bodies.
- Toxic Masculinity: Adichie emphasizes the need for positive male role models, highlighting the lack of influential figures for young boys to admire.
- Reforming Masculinity: Adichie advocates for a redefinition of masculinity, stressing that it can be remade to align with principles of equality.
- Personal Experience: Adichie shares her personal experience as a new mother, revealing that it temporarily affected her ability to write.
Renowned author Chimamanda Adichie has reaffirmed her commitment to raising her twin sons with principles that promote gender equality and respect for women’s bodies. In a recent interview with BBC’s Emma Barnett, Adichie emphasized the importance of positive male role models and the need to redefine masculinity.
Adichie, a prominent feminist advocate, stressed that young boys often lack influential figures to admire, leaving a void that is often filled by “noxious characters and ideas.” She urged good men to stand up and provide positive role models for the next generation.
The award-winning author also highlighted the need to remake masculinity to align with principles of equality. “Culture doesn’t make us, we make culture,” she stated. “We can remake masculinity in a way that is compatible with equality. It can be done.”
Adichie’s latest book, “Dream Count,” was released on March 4, 2025. She admitted that becoming a mother temporarily affected her ability to write, but remains committed to using her platform to advocate for gender equality.
