http://www.upworthy.com/a-4-year-old-girl-asked-a-lesbian-if-shes-a-boy-she-responded-the-awesomest-way-possible?c=fea
This video is taken from a Ted Talk series in Boulder Colorado. I decided to post it because of how Ash Beckham explains that everyone has closets. Until we stop comparing our closets/fear there will still be a huge hype about people coming out as gay, and defying gender norms. After watching it I really felt enlightened no how I compare my closets to others. Sometimes I become so angry that others have different closets from my own; it doesn't seem fair. My closet needs to not be compared to anyone else, because it is my own closet. In comparing we belittle others. Awesome video; personally I think it's a must see!
Thank you for posting this! Personally, I have never heard of Ash Beckham, but this video made me even more interested on who she is, so I did a Google search on some things that she has done. Her stance on homophobia and how there really is no such thing is soooooooo interesting! In my opinion, I think that most people aren't homophobic, just close-minded, scared when other individuals defy societal and gender norms. Though I do think historically some legitimately homophobic people DO EXIST...people that need a scapegoat when things aren't going their way...But I really like Ash Beckham! She's awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great video! I've heard of Ash Beckham before, and she's hilarious. I agree, Kirsten- although some people are legitimately homophobic, the majority are just "from another generation, another time" aka.. close-minded..
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