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# Emma Watson: Feminism Is 'Not Dogmatic,' It's About Having Choices

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## Charlotte Alter


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Oct 29, 2014 2:58 PM UTC

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Emma Watson, Ban Ki-Moon attends the launch of the HeForShe Campaign at the United Nations on September 20, 2014 in New York City. (Steve Sands--WireImage)

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## Charlotte Alter


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Oct 29, 2014 2:58 PM UTC

The Harry Potter star and new UN Women Goodwill ambassador will grace the cover of[ _ELLE_‘](http://www.elleuk.com/now-trending/december-feminism-issue-cover-emma-watson-ELLE)s feminism-themed December issue.

In a sneak-peak at the full interview from _ELLE’s_ U.K. website, here’s what she has to say about feminism:

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Watson also said her upbringing helped influence her ideas about feminism:

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The British star made waves last month when [she spoke at the UN He for She](http://time.com/3415901/emma-watson-womens-rights-u-n/) event about the importance of feminism for both women and men.

\[[ELLE](http://www.elleuk.com/now-trending/december-feminism-issue-cover-emma-watson-ELLE)\]

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