Stephen Colbert Shares Why He Thinks Women Should Be In Charge Of Everything

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Did you know that the first computer was invented by a group of six female mathematicians? Unfortunately, this unfamiliar fact demonstrates that women’s success stories often aren’t told. However, this is only one of the many issues that are addressed in the sarcastic and hilarious essay, Stephen Colbert Shares Why He Thinks Women Should Be in Charge of Everything, in which Stephen Colbert reveals his dislike for the sexist society of today’s world. Colbert, a male comedian who uses humor to attack controversial issues, takes a powerful and convincing stand on the touchy subject of feminism and women’s role in society. While this is a current issue for many feminists today, Colbert’s immediate response is triggered when he notices that mostly

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