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Skin, Shape, Self: A Celebration | Hema Thakur | TEDxKPRIT
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-23 15:42
[Music] isn't it lovely how beautiful how beauty is just a matter of nazaria or perspective and what better way to put that than our lyricists have speaking of nazaria did you know that Ganesha the Indian deity who is known as a vigna hara or the remover of obstacles today was once upon a time known as Vignna Karta the creator of obstacles. Confused. Let me explain.So in olden times whenever there was any flood or any famine people would attribute such natural catastrophes to an angry version of this dity w ...
Break the Female Stereotypes | Zixuan (Kate) Qiu | TEDxYouth@YCYWShanghai
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 16:27
Societal Stereotypes & Gender Bias - The presentation addresses the pervasive issue of gender stereotypes and their impact on women, highlighting the discrepancy between the ideal of gender equality and the reality of societal biases [1] - The speaker shares personal anecdotes illustrating how societal expectations and stereotypes affect women's self-perception and experiences, particularly concerning body image and eating habits [2][3][4] - The presentation challenges the stereotype that women should eat less than men, pointing out the biological differences in body fat percentage between genders, with women generally needing more fat [5] - The talk critiques the use of derogatory terms to describe women's bodies and the tendency to judge women based on their appearance [4][6] - The presentation addresses the stereotype of "female drivers," debunking the myth by citing statistics from China that show women have a lower traffic accident rate (025%) compared to men (22%) [8][9] Call to Action & Empowerment - The speaker encourages the audience to challenge stereotypes and question those who impose them, advocating for individual freedom and self-acceptance [11] - The presentation emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and taking control of one's body and mind in the face of challenges [11] - The speaker acknowledges that the stereotypes discussed are just the "tip of the iceberg," implying a broader issue of societal biases affecting both men and women [11]
Three tips for accepting your body | Debra Montalvo | TEDxHarmony Science Academy Dallas High
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-13 14:44
[Music] I felt out of control lying on the bathroom floor at 23 years old, tears running down my face after consuming 40 laxatives in a single day. As a dancer living on my own for the first time, my thoughts and memories constantly haunted me. This journey started when I was 7 years old when my dance teacher gently patted me on my belly and said, "Lay off the cookies." Her words struck my spirit like a bullet.But that was the day my tumultuous lovehate relationship with my body began. My freshman year of h ...