Hi everyone, my name is Angela. I have many labels for me. I am an art lover, a sociology and psychology student.But today, I want you to see me as an observer of the world. There's something I have been thinking about. A while ago, I was at this famous art museum in Paris housing impressionist paintings, including the famous waterlies blight called Claude Monet.So, I was naturally confused as I stood in front of this collection of minimalist paintings. Essentially, a roll of canvases under the intro guide, ...

हाय अ आई एम अ टॉम बॉय आई एम मैनली आई एम अनलेडी लाइक आई एम वियर्ड आई एम लाउड आई एम डिफरेंट बट माय नेम इज़ मल्लिका मोती रमानी लेट मी टेल यू अ स्टोरी आई थॉट अ फ्रेंड्स बर्थडे पार्टी व्हेन आई नोटिस द ग्रुप ऑफ़ बॉयज स्टेयरिंग एंड ऑनेस्टली यू गेट यूज़्ड टू पीपल स्टेयरिंग बट देन दे स्टार्टेड वाकिंग अप टू मी दे केम अप टू मी एंड इन अ वेरी मॉकिंग डेरोगेटरी टोन दे कॉल्ड मी अ ट्रांसजेंडर आई वाज़ शॉक आई फ्रोज़ माय माइंड वेंट ब्लैंक आई वाज़ंट जस्ट मेट विथ अ वर्ड आई वाज़ मेट विथ द वेट ऑफ़ देयर जजमेंट देयर लाफ्टर एंड देयर इंटेंट ट ...

Self-Perception and Societal Influence - Societal labels, assigned early in life, can shape self-perception and limit individual potential [1] - These labels, often based on single moments or assumptions, become self-limiting narratives [1] - Individuals wear labels like masks, conforming to expectations and suppressing their true selves [1] The Impact of Labeling - Labels create boxes, simplifying people into single stories and hindering genuine understanding [1] - Labels can confine individuals, dictating how they speak, act, and perceive their allowed potential [1] - The pursuit of labels and roles can lead to living a life written by others, not oneself [1] Overcoming Limitations - It is crucial to question and break free from limiting labels to reclaim one's true identity [1] - Redefining self-perception involves recognizing potential beyond labels and embracing growth [1] - Individuals should stop limiting themselves and others to single definitions to see the possibilities for growth [1]

Hello. Hello. Oh wow. I thought I could uh play this moment very very cool because we do this you know we do this almost daily in our assemblies and uh somehow this is very very special. I feel so grateful for being here. Could we have one more round of applause for the lovely lovely student that have organized this? Amazing what students can do when you encourage them. So, I can't believe I'm about to say this after hearing so many brilliant minds speaking. Can't believe I'm about to say something extremel ...

Core Idea - The talk explores the impact and implications of labels on individuals and groups, particularly focusing on identity and belonging [3][29][30] - The speaker uses personal experiences as a half-Japanese (hafu) individual to illustrate the complexities of identity [3][4][6][7] - The speaker's photography projects, "Hafu to Hafu" and "Expats Ex-Migrants," are designed to explore identity and challenge societal biases [15][23][24] Project Insights - The "Hafu to Hafu" project involved photographing and interviewing approximately 150 people of mixed Japanese heritage to understand their experiences [16][18] - The "Expats Ex-Migrants" project uses photos and job titles to challenge unconscious biases related to expats and migrants [23][24][25] - The speaker conducted interviews and gathered insights on how individuals perceive labels and the criteria they use to differentiate between expats and migrants [25] Societal Impact - The speaker highlights the unique experience of being "hafu" and the existence of online communities that connect individuals with similar backgrounds [7][8] - The talk addresses the positive and negative connotations associated with labels like "expat" and "migrant" [22][23] - The speaker uses a game called "Seven Labels" to demonstrate how labels can both unite and divide people [27][28][29]