So a few days ago Emma Watson did an exceptionally brilliant speech on feminism and how it's not just women's problem but men's as well. She sparks up points that are well thought out and provoke deep thinking for both genders. I didn't realise that gender inequality affected men just as much as women in a negative way. She tells us about her childhood and how sexism has affected her throughout her life. I can only predict positive things from this speech and hopefully more men coming forward and sticking up for women because if it wasn't for a woman bringing you into this world and carrying you for 9 months you wouldn't be in this world.
She isn't just giving this speech for the hell of it she did it to introduce and launch the He for She campaign a campaign in which invites men and boys of the world to sign up and support the ending of inequality that women and girls face every single say. This campaign focuses on male supporters because there are simply not enough men fighting this subject and for it to be heard we need both genders on side. We need to educate men that they are just as important and involved within gender inequality and feminism is a general matter not just for females. People will often think of feminists as being just females simply because the word has fem in it however they couldn't be further from the truth. Let's just clarify the meaning of feminism. Feminism means the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of both sexes, the fact it says both sexes means that feminism isn't just about females it's about everyone. In my opinion men are slightly more involved in sexism because they have the power they should be using that power in a positive way not turning this into a gender war. Feminism is too frequently seen as anti men, man hating or angry women when that is utterly false because feminists are constantly fighting for equal rights and not just saying the negative affects on women but men also. In Emma Watson's speech she continuously refers to the negative impacts on men as well as women, She points out that the biggest killer for men in the UK between 20 and 49 is suicide, the fact men feel they have to be masculine and strong constantly can seriously damage their mental health because they feel they cannot ask for help as it might make them seem weak or vulnerable. Women have the opposite problem where they should be seen this way and simply cannot be seen as strong, independent individuals.
Emma also points out that it's not about the word Feminism it's about your actions and beliefs that are really important because it's not about gender it's about respect. If you give respect to everyone gender doesn't need to come into this because you are treating everyone as equals. People don't realise how easy it is to be a feminist because they focus too much on the word and the bad reputation it gets from society.
Emma's speech really struck a cord with me because i never realised until now that it is as much a man's issue as a woman's. We need men to stand up to women because there will always be a female role model who you look up to no matter what. Someone you believe is a strong, brave, compassionate individual who you love to the moon and back. So do this for them, do this for your future daughter who you want nothing but the best for, do this for your Mum who you believe this person is, do this for that friend you care deeply about. Men do this for them because you wouldn't be the person you are today without that female role model. Don't just do this for them but do it for you do it for the male gender and show people that you don't agree with such vile, disgusting behaviour being done by some males. Show compassion and support for females of all ages.
Some people may say that she's just saying what we've known all along regardless not everyone knows some of the points she had made because i can guarantee that a lot of people didn't acknowledge how serious this problem is until now, especially men. We need someone with the celebrity status that Emma Watson has to speak out and use their power in a positive way which she has demonstrated by becoming a member of the UN, writing and presenting her speech and being a part of such an important, crucial campaign. She is showing what men need to do with their power and asking them to be part of such a positive project.
I really do admire Emma Watson for being such a brave, respectful, courageous, decent human being, in this speech you can evidently see how hard and how much this means to her by the emotion she puts into every single word she says. She is such a brilliant example for young women and girls in this modern day. I believe we need more people like Emma to speak up and use their power in the right way especially men of today.
I know i've done so many posts on this subject but it's something i care about deeply. This subject really doesn't get spoken about enough so when someone like Emma speaks up we need to speak about it and educate each other.
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