Educating kids about gender norms | Elvin Pedersen-Nielsen | TEDxCopenhagenSalon
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- čas přidán 18. 01. 2015
- This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences.
Elvin's ambition is to combat the violence and bullying associated with gender and sexuality among young people.
"You can't fuck up being yourself, but you can get really fucked up trying to be normal"
I really like the description of "standing on a table". Very powerful.
"when you step out of 'normal', you face trouble" my favorite part.
Elvin, this is one of the most touching videos I've seen about "gender social norms". Congratulations for you high level of discernment (despite your apparent young age) and thank you for sharing. :)
This speaker's speech is so very true. Kids who are highly intelligent and love reading and learning, kids who are Nerds/Geeks, kids who like drama classes, band, and countless other classes and subjects not viewed as the norm, are often targets for, harassment, bullying, etc, not just by classmates, but some times by teachers. There have been cases where, a student who happens to be, atheist, homosexual, or non-Christian, have been told by a teacher or other staff person that, they will burn in hell, have been singled out and punished unfairly. As the speaker points out, we all have our own tables, and learning to except each other's differences will enable our society to be, more peaceful, more cooperative, and much happier. So, whether the person next to you is, tall, short, fat, skinny, smart, not so smart, a jock, a nerd, Strait, Homosexual, fits into one of the stereotypical genders or not, be kind and understanding to one another.
I agree with most of what he's saying except assigning the babies sex, the family would like to know what the babies sex is not their gender, but people are raised to learn that sex and gender are the same exact thing. We may know the sex of the child but it's up for the child to find out what gender they are and what they feel most comfortable with
Elvin, you are so young and so brave and are held so highly in my mind for this talk.
"Let rapists and pedophiles teach our children?" - the first stupid question that we hear when someone discuss about that topic in russia. - "Of course not!" Stay away from crimes and accept the universe rules of "dont steal", "dont kill", "dont cheat" and help eachothers to live.
Veyr well said. I often think of humanity as a field of flowers, each flower is different in terms of shape, color and other details. Each flower is beautiful because it is unique. Now, are we brave enough to embrace are unicity or do we prefer to hide behind a false wall of illusions defined as normality? I totally agree with you the word normal should be erased from our dictionary.
One of the most powerful TED talks I've ever watched. Almost made Me cry. Thank You for this.
The best gender speech I've never ear!! Everyone has a table and it's so important to see that. If you help people been there, they will help you to be in your own
There is a huge gap between bein' urself and hurt other people physically or mentally. Someday our society will understand this.
Elvin, I absolutely love your talk and it's powerful and universal loving message. And the clarity, honesty, courage and kindness you spoke with. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this.
Very Powerful lecture indeed. Really hit close to home. Thank you!
Elvin is one fine young man and very confident speaker. Best wishes to him.
It is pretty much asking that we treat everyone EQUALLY, regardless of what body we are born into. If there was more compassion in the world and respect, it would be a better place. Equality amongst the genders is a start
this is my favorite tedx talk yet
Wow. I am humbled by your insight, knowledge, bravery, and yes... your presentation skills. Phenomenal!
Elvin, You are so amazing. I loved this. It inspired me so much!!
Thank you for this Elvin, great talk! I'm studying education in Finland and will definitely pass this video on! Hopefully we'll create a bit more open minded world some day :)