Over the past few years, Emma Watson has been an active contributor to minority rights movements. The transgender community is no exception.
After revealing a tattoo of the “#Timesup” campaign name at the prestigious Oscars ceremony a few months ago, British actress Emma Watson continues to use her own color to spread her feminist views. Miss.
Just the other day, Emma’s latest Instagram photo has become the focus of many people’s attention. In the photo, she confidently shows off her biceps in a “very Emma” style and wears a shirt with the words “Trans Rights are Human Rights”. Not stopping there, she also emphasized her message by mentioning organizations that are active in the rights of the transgender community below the photo, including Stone Wall Foundation, Charity Mermaids Gender, All About Trans, and Gender Intelligence nonprofits.
Actions express Emma Watson’s point of view.
Watson’s message appeared to be aimed at the UK government’s discussion of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA) this week. Because the photo on her personal page was posted just a day before the consultation on the law reform ended. As LGBT organizations, transgender activists at Stone Wall are calling for the GRA to be reformed. Some issues are mentioned such as: Recognizing the presence of a community of non-binary people, and gender determination will have to be legal and simpler for transgender people of all ages like other countries. Belgium, Denmark and Norway have done before. Finally, remove the medical diagnosis or approval before admitting them.
Reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA)
However, this reform content has been “stoned” by some elements, including conservative groups, anti-LGBT and feminist activists. They argue that the law will somehow affect the rights that feminists have fought so hard for. And yet, some people even criticized Emma because she spoke for the transgender community instead of the feminist community.
Despite receiving countless malicious comments, Emma still stood her ground.
Unshaken by public opinion, Emma still keeps the photo on her personal page. This action of Beauty in “Beauty and the Beast” has been highly appreciated by many journalists. Journalist Paris Lees commented: “ Thanks for speaking out, so many families are struggling right now because they don’t have a voice. We love you! “. Jack Monroe – young journalist also briefly thanked Emma. In addition, it is impossible not to mention the touching feeling that the transgender community has for her: “Thank you for this extremely beautiful act. It means a lot to the community because very few people speak up for us when our rights are violated.”
Positive contribution
This is not the first time that Emma Watson has raised her voice in support of human rights. Last year, LGBT History Month, she shared: “ It’s LGBT History Month in the United States right now. I have learned a lot about feminism and anti-racism through the work of LGBTQIA+ activists. Thank you Sylvia Rivera, Audre Lorde and Marsha P. Johnson!! Sending love to all the people I love and the wider LGBTQIA+ community around the world.”
Social activist, human rights advocate, excellent actress – Emma Watson
Not stopping there, Emma is also a famous women’s rights campaigner, she has led the “HeForShe” campaign for the feminist community. Speaking at the United Nations in 2014, she said: “If we focus on defining ourselves instead of defining each other, we can be more free. Those are the values that HeForShe aspires to.”
The image of the strong Hermione Granger reappeared.
No need for scandal, Emma Watson has always affirmed her value and position through her talent and personality.