There are some misconceptions when it comes to the word feminism and what it takes to be one. In case you are looking for some inspiration or some role models, here are some proud feminists in today's media and what they are doing with their voices to start a change.
1. Angelia Jolie
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Angelia Jolie is mostly known as an action actress; yet she has done extensive work as a UN diplomat and in 2013 she shared her double-masectomy which raised awereness of breast cancer. In 2015 she removed her ovaries and fallopian tubes, as preventing surgery. Lately, Jolie has used her voice to help the Syrian refugees.
2. Emma Waston
In 2014, the former witch, spoke to the United Nations about gender equality where she launched the campaing called #HeForShe. The goal of the campaing is engage men and boys in thefight for gender equality.
3. Malala Yousafzai
Malala, 19, has being the of of the youngest and strongest voice advocating education rights for women and children. In 2012, the Taliban shoot her in the face. She survive the attack and moved with her family to the United Kingdom. Since then she has become a global advocate, spoke at the UN and in 2014 accepted the Nobel Peace Prize.
4. Beyoncé
The Queen B has sent her messages about gender equality through her music. In her two last albums, she proved that she is an advocate for black feminism. She said to an interview with Elle, "I put the definition of feminist in my song [“Flawless”] and on my tour, not for propaganda or to proclaim to the world that I’m a feminist, but to give clarity to the true meaning."
5. Ellen Page
In various interviews, Page has spoken about her thoughts on feminism and gender equality. "Feminism always gets associated with being a radical movement – good. It should be. A lot of what the radical feminists [in the 1970s] were saying, I don't disagree with it," she said in an interview to The Guardian.
6. Madonna
The Queen of Pop, with her music has inspired women in different generations to be proud of the sexuality. Madonna has showed that in many music videos and perfomrances.
