Why I am not a feminist | Betsy Cairo | TEDxMileHighWomen

What does the word “feminist” mean today? In this informative talk, Betsy Cairo explores the impact of gender specific language in our culture, and wonders if the word “feminism” itself has stalled the movement. Is there a better option, and what would it mean to let this word go? A professor at University of Northern Colorado, Dr. Cairo founded CryoGam in 1990. Her experiences in the field and in the classroom have fueled her passion and helped hone her vision for educating Colorado’s youth, its educators, and its communities about reproductive health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at