How's everyone on this lovely HUMP DAY (I will seriously never get over this commercial)!! So as you guys have probably seen all over the news/internet, last Sunday, Emma Watson (now a UN Goodwill Ambassador) delivered a moving speech to the UN regarding the seemingly ongoing discussion of gender equality, in which, she highlighted the key issues surrounding the significance of women being treated equal to men. Of her entire speech, two points that most prominently stood out to me were 1) her declaration that the term feminist is not a bad word, and only implies that men and women should have "equal rights and opportunities" (discarding the stereotype that feminists want down with all men), and 2) her notion that the fight for gender equality should not only be fought solely by women, but must be attacked by men as well. In order to promote this idea of men fighting for gender equality in addition to women, Emma initiated the #HeforShe campaign in which men are able to show their support for women's equality. Many male celebrities have already flocked to social
media and have showed their support.
Like Emma, I too believe that women's equality is an important topic of discussion. Too often I feel that people don't want to talk about gender equality because the negative stigma surrounding the subject is too great. The way I see it, there's nothing bad or dirty about wanting the same opportunities as men, or wanting to be treated equally and fairly. In fact, I think it's a pretty simple concept when you get down to it.
I'm sorry that this post is a little longer, and I promise I don't mean to be controversial or anything of the sort with this post. Whatever your view on gender equality may be, I think that this is a really important video to watch. Thanks for bearing with me!!
media and have showed their support.
Like Emma, I too believe that women's equality is an important topic of discussion. Too often I feel that people don't want to talk about gender equality because the negative stigma surrounding the subject is too great. The way I see it, there's nothing bad or dirty about wanting the same opportunities as men, or wanting to be treated equally and fairly. In fact, I think it's a pretty simple concept when you get down to it.
I'm sorry that this post is a little longer, and I promise I don't mean to be controversial or anything of the sort with this post. Whatever your view on gender equality may be, I think that this is a really important video to watch. Thanks for bearing with me!!
Until Next Time!
M.
M.
