You know me well enough by now to understand that every now and then when I read, watch or hear something inspirational or empowering and positively improving for society, I am immediately indulged and LITERALLY all ears, as they usually say. Well today, I thought I would be that person again. I'm here to ask you one question before I begin: who Inspires you the most? On the topic of women rights, there are very specific people who fight for the fair, equal changes of the rights of women and highlight what us girls are all very much capable of. I may have told you before, but amongst being a total fashion and beauty fanatic, I'm behind the scenes a total geek. Harry Potter is one of my favourite sequels of all time. Remember Hermione Granger, the real name of the actress being Emma Watson the UN Women global goodwill ambassador and the face of HeforShe? Well, now she's front and center of fighting for gender equality and the rights of women, a feminist activist to summarise. The Movement for EqualityInterestingly enough, something which I LOVE, Emma Watson takes the time to recognise both genders and their rights. Recently I discovered a quote which fuelled me with happiness, "Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong". We seem to have a stereotype that men are strong, bold and masculine. Men are those who have no sense of emotion and strive only for power or domination (Yes my English Language has really helped me to analyse both genders and how history has portrayed and treated men/women). We've thought of women and theres nothing more I agree with than full gender equality, equal pay is essential. Why shouldn't a women earn more than a man? but just as equally, If a man enjoys a perceived 'girly' subject or profession, why shouldn't he passionately and freely enjoy what he does and strive for great success in such a career? It's a blessing that we live in an era which accepts new changes within society, such as equal rights and gay pride, important things we should always continue to empower. As you may be (or should be) aware the new president has been elected; Donald Trump. Whilst browsing through a few articles on Harper Bazaar's website, I came across Emma Watson's reaction to this matter which was to do more, be more and reassure a nation that the movement for women and gender equality is still apparent and improving every single day. Emma Watson delivered Maya Angelou books to the New York subway, followed on Twitter by, "Then I am going to fight even harder for all the things I believe in." Reassuring women across the globe, there are individuals out there prepared to overcome any outcome and continue to ensure both women and men are treated equally and are free to become whatever they want or do whatever they enjoy without fear of society or any other person attempting to bring them down for what they stand for and believe in. You Aren't Defined By Your Beautyit's important for any individual to know whatever they believe in and whatever they stand for, is important and is accepted. Whatever they think or feel, shouldn't make them feel unease or shadowed from the rest of the world. Women out there, you aren't defined by beauty and all men, it's ok to be sensitive. Gender equality is important and is progressing for the better, as we turn modern society into a place of acceptance and empowering, constant change. Until next time, Em x HEFORSHE: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gkjW9PZBRfk - Freedom and Gender Equality (Emma Watson Speech)
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