Priyanka Chopra speaks about 'Feminism and Empowerment'

After making it big both in Bollywood and Hollywood Priyanka Chopra has been slaying every bit of her opportunities. Recently, she also made it to one of the 10 celebrities in the 'Forbes India Celebrity' 100 list. The 35-year-old star, who is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, believes that people don't understand the actual meaning of feminism.

In an interview, she said, "There is movement but it is very nominal. We need to work so much more. In our country and across the globe, girls are treated as a secondary citizen. They face violence and abuse everywhere. And feminism is a way to control that situation, but it has become a negative term."

She went on to add, "I believe a lot of people still don't understand the actual meaning of feminism. Feminism and empowerment are two words which people overuse, without even understanding the meaning properly."

"People are conditioned in a way that for them the only job a woman has is to give birth to babies or take care of the home. I am not denying that this is what makes women so special. We have this power to give life. But we are still judged for being ambitious. This kind of conditioning also stops girls from dreaming big. This is a disheartening situation," said Priyanka.

She further concluded saying, "There is a long way to go, but we have also come a really long way. But now the difference I see is how empowered young India is. They don't keep quiet anymore. They would stand up against injustice. It is so empowering to see. "India is one of the youngest nations in the world and the younger generation is so strong. It is really nice to see them at the forefront and raising their voice for equality," Priyanka concluded.

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