Women have to work twice as hard to be considered on the same level as a man. Luckily for Meryl Streep, cited by the media as “The best actress of her generation” and multiple Golden Globe winner, this is not so difficult if one is willing to uphold the motivation and will to do so. Streep explains in her 2010 Barnard Commencement Speech that for hundreds of years men have been ranked superior to women, but things are changing now and in this generation man are adapting. Streep begins buliding her credibillity with personal stories and strong sources, citing convincing facts and ultimately successfully showcasing her incentive for young girls to continue to break from sexist tradition.
In her speech, Streep got underway by first stating,
In her speech, Streep got underway by first stating,