Watch Emma Watson give a spot-on speech about feminism at the U.N.

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, anti-men, unattractive.

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

You might be thinking, 'Who is this Harry Potter girl, and what is she doing speaking at the U.N.?' and it's a really good question. I've been asking myself the same thing. All I know is that I care about this problem and I want to make it better.