Veronica Andreou

Feminism embodies change and development in society. It can be perceived as a movement to terminate sexism and oppression, and to achieve full gender equality in law and practice. Consequently, it signifies power in three main ways: redistribution, domination, and empowerment. The feminist understanding of power epitomizes a type of power that is distinct from domination, as its aim is liberation. Even though society is still reckoning with extensive and inexcusable gender inequity derived by bias, feminism attempts to rescue women from this world filled with neglect and discrimination via efforts to stress that feminism is not at war with femininity or masculinity, and does not view men and women as warring tribes, but combines the liberal concept of equal access to institutions.

Working for the emancipation award broadened my knowledge on a topic that has such immense influence in our society. I feel grateful to be a part of such an opportunity, as throughout this project I gained a better understanding of the true meaning of feminism, which is often misinterpreted. I enjoyed the process and development of my work, and I hope this award finds the hands of someone that devotes their life to developing the position of women in our society.

I hope the winner will feel honour and accomplishment for their influence, as their work means a lot to society and especially to women.

A message that I would like to give the winner, or society at large, is to strive to end sexism and to finally achieve full gender equality in law and practice.