For many centuries (and for many reasons) critically acclaimed creative genius has generally come from a male perspective. As theater director Jude Kelly points out in this passionately reasoned talk, that skew affects how we interpret even non-fictional women's stories and rights. She thinks there's a more useful, more inclusive way to look at the world, and she calls on artists -- women and men -- to paint, draw, write about, film and imagine a gender-equal society.

Jude Kelly: Why women should tell the stories of humanity

Why women should tell the stories of humanity

Reexamining art's history reveals gender biases: cave paintings are assumed male-made, sidelining women's centuries-old contributions.

Spielberg's "E.T." portrays universal themes through a male lens, unintentionally excluding girls from its message of embracing difference.

"Hamlet" and "E.T." illustrate how stories deemed universally important often marginalize women's experiences and perspectives.