Emma Watson

Emma Watson is a known advocate for feminism and female rights. She speaks at UN conferences in behalf of women, which is amazing. She has educated herself and become very mature. She spoke at a UN conference about feminism and how if you don't like the word then don't go by it. However, you should still support the principle of it. You should still want equality of the genders and most people do but they are scared to put on the label feminist. Feminist has recently been given a negative connotation which is similarly to women who hate men. This is not true, and people should educate themselves. Feminism is beneficial to everyone; girls should be allowed to play sports and boys should be allowed to express their emotions. I used to be one of those people that wouldn't label myself a feminist because I was afraid of the judgement that I would face. However I always believed in feminist ways; I believe women should be treated as equals to men. Women should be able to work, and men should be allowed to express themselves. So why was I not calling myself a feminist when I clearly was. I have owned the title feminist, and I am much more verbal about my beliefs. This has come with some complications because most people do not like verbal feminist. This past spring break when I was home I was speaking to my uncle and his came up to him and asked him for permission to go out. I interjected and said she didn't need to ask him for permission because she is a grown woman with her own money. My mother proceeded to say "Sorry ever since college. Dulce has become a feminist." I lost it and told them yes I am a feminist and I will express my opinion. It was just crazy because I always had these beliefs and no one had a problem with it until I started to express them. I understand that people are afraid to label themselves feminist, but they should still verbalize their beliefs in equality because how else do we change this misogynistic world.

Emma Watson UN conference