In her speech Watson said, "If we stop defining each other by what we are not and start defining ourselves by who we are, we can all be freer. And this is what HeForShe is about. It's about freedom." This speech has gathered support from celebrities, notable figures, and other men from around the world. On the website for this campaign there is a "Take Action" page where men can agree to take action and be a part of this movement. So far over 100,000 men have joined the solidarity movement for gender equality from all over the world.
Gender inequality is something that is struggled with daily, especially in the field of athletic training. Traditionally, men have dominated the field of athletic training since sports were predominantly played by men. Coming into the field of athletic training as a female I understand that it will be an uphill battle. Only in the past 10 years or so, women have begun to break through that glass ceiling. Some professional teams have started hiring female athletic trainers and some women have been promoted to the executive athletic trainer positions at the collegiate level. In order to keep this uphill battle moving a campaign for gender equality was much needed.
The HeForShe campaign aims to end all gender inequality and would have a huge impact in the world of athletic training. This movement would help women continue to break through this glass ceiling in the profession of athletic training. After reading this article and listening to Emma Watson's speech I know now that I am a Feminist. Her closing words, "If not me, who? If not now, when?" it has inspired me to take advantage of every opportunity placed in front of me and has taught me to not be afraid to take a risk.
You can access the article here: Boston Globe Article
To view the HeForShe Website: http://www.heforshe.org/
To view Emma Watson's Address to the UN: He For She United Nations Speech
Emily,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great article, thank you for sharing! The profession we are going into is fairly new to women and just as you said, it will be an uphill battle. But, we as women need to make sure that Emma Watson's HeForShe campaign gets spread further than it has.
It is so important that we be treated equally in our field! I have worked side by side to female ATC's that have been my clinical instructors and seeing them work in this field has made me certain that we CAN be treated just as equally as men! We have the same education as the men in our field and deserve just as many opportunities as them. I have faith that we will do great in our professional careers as female ATC's!
Emily - very interesting post! I whole heartedly believe, like you, that we all stand to 'win' when everyone is treated fairly - which means more people need to have a 'seat' at the table, including women.
ReplyDeleteHey Emily,
ReplyDeleteI really connect with the movements message, and understand how an article like this can make you realize that you need to take every chance at an opportunity that you're given. There are times when I take things for granted and others where I decide to go ahead and give something a shot because you never know when you'll exceed your own set expectations. I enjoyed the message and thanks for sharing it.