Depictions of strong female characters are undeniably few and far between in the mainstream media. Actress Priyanka Chopra's portrayal of Alex Parrish, protagonist of the action-packed ABC thriller Quantico, is a notable exception. While the crime-fighting FBI recruit's strength may be most obvious in her physical prowess, the root of her empowerment is far more nuanced — and, according to the actress, based in a feminist mentality.
"I think empowerment is independence," the Bollywood actress and critically acclaimed star explained during a recent appearance on Indian journalist Barkha Dutt's show Town Hall.
"Unfortunately, feminism has been tagged with man-bashing and man-berating and man-hating, which it's not," she said. "A feminist is just a person who is saying, 'Give me my right according to my merit and don't see me as a woman or a man. Give me a job because I'm good at it.'"
Priyanka Chopra as Alex Parrish in 'Quantico' Source: Getty Images
The actress' comments join a growing chorus of industry insiders pushing back on this sexist standard. Actresses like Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence and many others have spoken out about not receiving the same opportunities or treatment as their male counterparts.
"I think empowerment is independence," the Bollywood actress and critically acclaimed star explained during a recent appearance on Indian journalist Barkha Dutt's show Town Hall.
"Unfortunately, feminism has been tagged with man-bashing and man-berating and man-hating, which it's not," she said. "A feminist is just a person who is saying, 'Give me my right according to my merit and don't see me as a woman or a man. Give me a job because I'm good at it.'"
Priyanka Chopra as Alex Parrish in 'Quantico' Source: Getty Images
The actress' comments join a growing chorus of industry insiders pushing back on this sexist standard. Actresses like Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence and many others have spoken out about not receiving the same opportunities or treatment as their male counterparts.
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