Political Quotes

Barack Obama: We must commit to changing the culture that raises our daughters to be demure or criticizes them for speaking out.

On the recordOctober 6, 2016
We must commit to changing the culture that raises our daughters to be demure or criticizes them for speaking out.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 9522—International Day of the Girl

Share

More from Barack Obama

Jun 19, 2026

I think when you understand the complexities of America and the contradictions of America, I don’t think it makes you love it less. I think it makes you love it more.

huffpost.com
Jun 22, 2026

We designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.

foxnews.com
Jun 18, 2026

We don’t have any folks who grill here?

abcnews.com
Jun 11, 2026

It's a way to honor her trailblazing leadership, and inspire visitors to follow in her footsteps.

obama.org

Other voices in this conversation