TED: It's time to rethink the role of First Lady | Irina Karamanos Adrian

The speaker shares her journey from supporting Gabriel Borich to becoming a first lady, exploring the challenges and opportunities of the role. She discusses the institutionalized functions of a first lady in Chile, her feminist perspective, and her plan to reform the role by removing its power and influence. The speaker addresses gender stereotypes and advocates for political reform to align with democratic values, ultimately aiming to separate marriage from state functions.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the idea of becoming a First Lady?

• She was indifferent to the societal expectations.

• She immediately accepted the role without hesitation.

• She rejected the idea due to feminist beliefs.

• She was excited and eager to take on the role.

Why did the speaker find the role of First Lady contradictory to her beliefs?

• Because it involved too much public speaking.

• Because it required her to move to another country.

• Because it conflicted with her feminist ideals.

• Because it was a role traditionally held by men.

What realization did the speaker have about the First Lady's role in Chile?

• It was a ceremonial role with no real responsibilities.

• It offered unregulated opportunities and power.

• It was a highly regulated position with limited power.

• It was a role that required a specific professional background.

What was one of the speaker's actions to transform the First Lady's role?

• She reduced the number of public appearances.

• She increased the number of foundations.

• She made job listings public and improved transparency.

• She abolished all existing foundations.

What change did the speaker implement regarding the presiding of foundations?

• The First Lady continued to preside over all foundations.

• Ministries were given the responsibility to decide foundation leadership.

• All foundations were dissolved.

• The First Lady's office was moved to a different location.

What stereotype does the speaker address regarding women in politics?

• Women are expected to be more aggressive than men.

• Women in power are expected to have both male and female qualities.

• Women are not seen as capable leaders.

• Women should not be involved in politics.

What is the speaker's stance on the relationship between marriage and state roles?

• Marriage should be a requirement for state roles.

• Marriage is irrelevant to state roles.

• Marriage should be kept separate from state roles.

• Marriage enhances the legitimacy of state roles.

What was the speaker's ultimate goal in taking on the First Lady's institutional role?

• To increase the number of foundations.

• To maintain the status quo.

• To make symbolic, cultural, and institutional changes.

• To gain more personal power.

How does the speaker view state innovations in relation to democracy?

• As irrelevant to modern society.

• As a threat to traditional values.

• As crucial for enhancing democratic values.

• As unnecessary and burdensome.

What does the speaker believe about power in a democratic process?

• Power should be inherited.

• Power should be granted by the people.

• Power should be concentrated in one individual.

• Power should be based on personal relationships.