Boys Will Be Boys
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a powerful TEDx talk by Kolby Alexander, a two-spirited Blackfoot indigenous individual, as they share their journey of resilience growing up in rural Manitoba. Gain insights into gender barriers and societal constructs through Alexander's personal experiences of facing judgment and harassment for being different. Learn how these challenges led to a deeper understanding of the world and a passion for gender identity education. Discover Alexander's perspective on makeup as a form of self-expression and potential career path. Delve into the speaker's process of self-discovery, education, and personal growth, and how these experiences have shaped their unique worldview. Gain valuable lessons on overcoming adversity, embracing individuality, and challenging societal norms in this thought-provoking 24-minute presentation.
Syllabus
Boys will be Boys | Kolby Alexander | TEDxMaplesMetSchool
Taught by
TEDx
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