Joss Whedon, a film and television writer/director/producer who is known for creating TV shows that become cult hits and also feature strong women characters, was recently honoured by Equality Now! for doing just that.

You can watch his brief but articulate acceptance speech on YouTube.

I’m a feminist who acknowledges the importance of and encourages the participation of men in the struggle, because it still is a struggle, as Joss demonstrates. There are times I wish all television shows were made by Joss Whedon! Then we wouldn’t have to put up with any more dead-strippers-in-the-blood-soaked-motel-room episodes of C.S.I.