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"I decided that I was a feminist. This seemed uncomplicated to me. But my recent research has shown me that feminism has become an unpopular word. Women are choosing not to identify as feminists. Apparently, [women’s expression is] seen as too strong, too aggressive, isolating, and anti-men, unattractive even.

Why has the word become such an uncomfortable one? I think it is right I am paid the same as my male counterparts. I think it is right that I should be able to make decisions about my own body. I think it is right that women be involved on my behalf in the policies and decisions that will affect my life. I think it is right that socially, I am afforded the same respect as men.

If you believe in equality, you might be one of the inadvertent feminists I spoke of earlier and for this I applaud you."

- Emma Watson

Sadly, its true to say that there are still many men in this world that believe that women are supposed/not supposed to do certain things. And many women, even, believe that they are confined by these set of "rules". Feminism is definitely a topic that can be debated on all day, but Emma Watson did an amazing job at getting the message across that it's something that's not "man-hating". 

I know a handful of male friends that still stand by the fact that when they get married, they refuse to let their wives work because it is only "right" that women should be homemakers when they get married. It's "old" and "traditional" thinking, but to my surprise, they strongly stand by the fact that it's a way of "showing their love" for their wives. I get it to some extent, but for someone like me, I don't think that women must be homemakers when they get married. What's the reason? Just because you're a woman? And a man should be the only breadwinner in the family just because he's a man? If that's their basis of reasoning, then I don't accept it. 

Such a debatable subject, but overall, kudos to you Emma Watson. :'-)