Moving Beyond the Binary of Sex and Gender | Ugla Stefanía | TEDxReykjavik

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  • @naomirmckay3368
    @naomirmckay3368 7 років тому +41

    Thank you so much Ugla for this speech. I think it's a topic that a lot of people are afraid to speak about so thank you so much.

    • @Ricky-gv8dq
      @Ricky-gv8dq 2 роки тому

      its all lies, man and woman that's it, delusional

    • @aaronb1331
      @aaronb1331 7 місяців тому +1

      THE GENDER DOES COME FROM NATURE EVEN IF THE HUMAN PUT IT IN BOOKS OR NOT, THE GENDER IDENTITY COMES FROM THE HUMAN MIND AND INVENTION IT'S NOT REALITY NO MATTER HOW MANY WORDS OR FEELING JUSTIFY IT.

  • @marti5183
    @marti5183 6 років тому +19

    She spoke my mind and she did it in such an amazing, intelligent way. Thank you Ugla for being such a strong and well spoken person. This is not only for trans people, this is also for "seemingly" binary people who are being put into these extreme binary boxes.

    • @Ricky-gv8dq
      @Ricky-gv8dq 2 роки тому

      since when did binary become the OTHER, people have become mentally unwell, like you, e are not the ones put in extreme boxes, that's naturally the norm, you're sick

  • @jamesyuille9534
    @jamesyuille9534 2 роки тому +18

    "Stop worrying about the pressures to conform." "Nobody has the power to define anyone else." Great points.

    • @Mel-wn9gb
      @Mel-wn9gb 2 роки тому +1

      And yet, he thinks he has the power and the right to define people as 'cis' and 'trans', 'binary' and 'nonbinary', like it's 1950.

  • @lexie7930
    @lexie7930 6 років тому +19

    omg .....im in tears .....she is soooooo right .....so many of us have suffered and lots of us have died ......thank god we ve come a long way but still have a long ways to go .....i told a friend it might be 5O to 1OO years before conversations like this will not be needed any longer. I love you Ugla ...thanks for ur efforts

  • @hannahmich7342
    @hannahmich7342 7 років тому +78

    I am intersex and was born with both ovarian and testicular tissue. So sad that people are so preoccupied with the exact nature of our body.

    • @KristinA-xv4yk
      @KristinA-xv4yk 2 роки тому +3

      No one cares about the meiotic errors, they care about being deceived.

    • @atlantic_love
      @atlantic_love Рік тому +2

      @@KristinA-xv4yk Deceived? It's none of your business what bits others have or don't have. You seem jealous.

    • @KristinA-xv4yk
      @KristinA-xv4yk Рік тому +3

      @@atlantic_love jealous of what tho?

    • @atlantic_love
      @atlantic_love Рік тому +1

      @@KristinA-xv4yk Deceived of what, tho? If someone feels you're important enough to discuss their personal lives, they'll let you know. Don't be so nosy, sweetheart.

    • @JeyDanomaly2016
      @JeyDanomaly2016 Рік тому

      It’s nice to meet you 😅

  • @MrBizzarewizard
    @MrBizzarewizard 8 років тому +64

    Ugla, thank you so much for the speech. It made made clap at the end watching it alone at home. Very empowering

    • @UglaStefania
      @UglaStefania 8 років тому +8

      That's wonderful to hear, glad you liked it!

    • @jennamiller3114
      @jennamiller3114 7 років тому +6

      That dress was so beautiful! As another trans woman, I really appreciated this speech! You have empowered me to keep fighting inequality. I thought you presented very well, and you defiantly captivated my attention. I wish the best in life!

  • @hannahmich7342
    @hannahmich7342 7 років тому +20

    I too am intersex even though my body appears more or less male it is far more complex than that. Inside of me are both male and female parts. The word gender dysphoria is often used to to describe people who are transgender so people would say that I am transgender because of dysphoria but I say this word has no meaning to me because I was born with both female and male parts. Dysphoria is a word that refers to a persons phycological comprehension that our gender is the opposite of what the appearance of our bodies would suggest.
    I applaud this lecture. It raises our world to a whole new level.

    • @martinfrancis3196
      @martinfrancis3196 7 років тому

      Hannah mic

    • @void8768
      @void8768 4 роки тому +3

      A level of dillusion that is getting out of hand.

    • @hannahmich7342
      @hannahmich7342 4 роки тому +2

      Lamp -chan You speak of god ? Have you proof god is real? I mean down to earth real proof ? I bet not!
      Yet I offer extensive proof from a dozen reports that prove who I am. Then you suggest that I am delusional ?
      I have one more proof and it comes in the form of several tests. One test is called a AFP alphafeto protein and HCG test. Basically these tests are to test for pregnancy in women. I happened to be pregnant at the time these tests were conducted on me.
      The sad truth at the time I asked for these tests the particular doctor I saw refused to do this test that I requested and it took seven more months before I found one who who run such tests and when they did I was almost stage four cancer.
      You see Ive become very used to dealing with incompetence when dealing with doctors and so called professional people as a whole. At the time I went to the Mayo Clinic and they barley saved my life. In fact I did die, twice, but came back. That experience was wonderful one so many levels that I could write a book on those few minutes in my life.

    • @void8768
      @void8768 4 роки тому

      @@hannahmich7342 How did you think I was referencing God at all? I was not. I appreciate al people, regardless of which of the two genders they are (or if they are some mix of both) but I do not appreciate people making assumptions about what I decide go speak on. People who think general is malleable are dillusional. One cannot change their gender and should not. No I am not denying you your humanity. You either a girl or a male and if you happen to be intersex, you must be more of either. That is all I'm saying I do not know where you thought I was bringing religion into this.

    • @atlantic_love
      @atlantic_love Рік тому

      @@void8768 Yet another misinformed bigot. You lost all credibility when you said that no one should be able to change their gender.

  • @TheFoxFisher
    @TheFoxFisher 8 років тому +86

    Ugla is incredible :) Such an important conversation

    • @hangitfire2136
      @hangitfire2136 7 років тому +6

      Uhhhhh....no. It is not an important conversation....frankly, it shouldn't be a conversation at all....this person's argument is based only in a fantasy land....not biology or science....

    • @A_wholeass_kim
      @A_wholeass_kim 4 роки тому +1

      @@hangitfire2136 Shows you know nothing about science.

    • @antonvinther31
      @antonvinther31 3 роки тому +2

      Yes it is 💛

    • @atlantic_love
      @atlantic_love Рік тому

      @@hangitfire2136 Who says it's fantasy land? You? You can't even make it through morning without feeling upset that you're just a boring slog with zero positive influence on the world.

  • @atlantic_love
    @atlantic_love Рік тому +7

    She is ONE - BEAUTIFUL - SOUL. My goodness, if there were more people like her this world would be so much more loving and peaceful, and our lives would be easier to navigate. I'm trans, and bow to her.

  • @timmieflock4206
    @timmieflock4206 7 років тому +44

    Powerful talk, and very eloquent. Thank you.

  • @Amanda-he7rv
    @Amanda-he7rv 3 роки тому +25

    As a Trans nonbinary person I want to thank you for everything!
    I can relate so much....

    • @shanemac1646
      @shanemac1646 2 роки тому

      Trans means to go from one to another, nonbinary means you don't have a gender. How are you then, both trans and nonbinary?

  • @andresdiaz8795
    @andresdiaz8795 8 років тому +22

    Thank you for your speech

  • @deicides8185
    @deicides8185 7 років тому +22

    uglas voice is weirdly calming. great talk!!

  • @pelqel9893
    @pelqel9893 7 років тому +14

    One of the best presentations I've ever seen on this subject! I agree totally.

    • @maggied363
      @maggied363 4 роки тому +1

      @David Vanpatten This is reality

    • @void8768
      @void8768 4 роки тому +3

      @@maggied363 it is not

    • @maggied363
      @maggied363 4 роки тому +2

      @@void8768 yes it is

    • @void8768
      @void8768 4 роки тому +3

      @@maggied363 it's a sad dillusion

    • @A_wholeass_kim
      @A_wholeass_kim 4 роки тому +1

      @@void8768 unfortunately for you this is reality. Disagreeing with science doesnt make it wrong.

  • @TigerPrawn_
    @TigerPrawn_ 8 років тому +20

    So well explained.

  • @parisa7909
    @parisa7909 5 років тому +4

    this is incredible. falling in love with UGLA!!!!

  • @michealheath3941
    @michealheath3941 6 років тому +12

    Thank you Ugla

  • @emilyjoy2665
    @emilyjoy2665 Рік тому +2

    What a wonderful best friend you have! Thank you for making the world a more beautiful place, Ugla!

  • @valentinadannunzio
    @valentinadannunzio 4 роки тому +3

    Wonderful speech! really touching and so well explained

  • @doublec3
    @doublec3 4 роки тому +12

    I’m tired of society assuming there’s only male or female. The world needs people like our kind.

  • @antonvinther31
    @antonvinther31 3 роки тому +5

    This was a really nice TED talk. I liked both their perspectives on the topic and their calm way of speaking. 💛

  • @captainsmoov9462
    @captainsmoov9462 7 років тому +14

    That being said, I agree with this Ted Talk.

  • @Chierushi
    @Chierushi 6 років тому +5

    An absolutely fantastic talk. Go, Owl!

  • @WilkerJanuario
    @WilkerJanuario 6 років тому +8

    Amazing video ❤️

  • @hanka4077
    @hanka4077 Рік тому +3

    Nonsense, nonsense, nonsense.
    I didn’t hear a single reasonable argument why distinguish two sexes is harmful to society.
    And saying that two sexes is scientifically incorrect, oh really?
    Bollocks.

  • @pommedeterrorist6697
    @pommedeterrorist6697 8 років тому +27

    Yas Ugla!

  • @tarquinmidwinter2056
    @tarquinmidwinter2056 Рік тому +1

    I'm not the world's most masculine man, but I know what I am and I'm glad I'm a man and so is Lola 🎵🎶

  • @1993HBh
    @1993HBh 2 роки тому +2

    “A really efficient totalitarian state would be one in which the all-powerful executive of political bosses and their army of managers control a population of slaves who do not have to be coerced, because they love their servitude.”
    -Aldous Huxley, (Brave New World)

  • @ericasentire8809
    @ericasentire8809 6 років тому +10

    This is world wide
    Has been for long long time

  • @sofiarv8414
    @sofiarv8414 4 роки тому +2

    yes Ugla!!!! Thank u

  • @JonaSauerAutorin
    @JonaSauerAutorin 3 роки тому

    It took me a while to realize, that the Speaker acted in a shortfilm i recently watched. Interesting to hear a speach from her

  • @missw5591
    @missw5591 6 років тому +5

    Thank you for this

  • @mplsyrp2
    @mplsyrp2 Рік тому +1

    People need to treat people with respect, courtesy and kindness. Equality, justice and the protection if rights is everyones responsibility.
    This is called being a good human.

  • @elvinc3567
    @elvinc3567 6 років тому +10

    Preech 💙💪🏼🏳️‍🌈

    • @Lorvina1
      @Lorvina1 3 роки тому

      They are preaching alright. Wonder why none of them talks about sterility.

  • @crazyfroster9489
    @crazyfroster9489 3 роки тому +4

    This video inspired me, from now on I identify as a Nigerian Igbo man and no one can define me otherwise. Race doesn't exist it's just another social construct with ambiguity imposed on us by social interactions! It doesn't matter that I have caucasian genes and physical features and little melanin, it's how I define myself and no one can take that away from me. Thank you Ugla!

    • @Lorvina1
      @Lorvina1 3 роки тому +1

      stunning and brave

    • @catsmist1821
      @catsmist1821 2 роки тому +5

      I can only assume you didn't watch any more than a minute when you are making what has to be one of the worst arguments against the topic of the video

  • @KristinA-xv4yk
    @KristinA-xv4yk 2 роки тому +4

    “Now, let me explain! I was born…a boy. Yes, it’s true!”
    🙄 Yea, we have eyes & ears

  • @christine_penn
    @christine_penn Рік тому

    Great talk, thanks for giving it! I also believe it is the rules that society places on us that is the root cause to violence and hatred many have towards the trans community. The origin of those rules being primarily in both the medical and spiritual ones specifically, but obviously influenced by society. They both force conformance rules when in reality they are really not necessary, and portray separatism that ultimately creates the issues we have to face.

  • @zoekay9154
    @zoekay9154 6 років тому +2

    I love her!

  • @saraannefay2196
    @saraannefay2196 7 років тому +5

    Well done.....................

  • @marxandengelsgodandangels8634
    @marxandengelsgodandangels8634 3 роки тому +6

    My outward appearance clearly indicates which bathroom I use and what sort of genitals I have. Therefore no one feels the need to ask me about it.
    Being asked about your genitals is your reality? Congrats, you created this reality for yourself.

  • @a320nick
    @a320nick Рік тому +1

    They ask you those questions because they want to identify you.

  • @EricaPike1
    @EricaPike1 8 років тому +1

    Æðislegt, Ugla!

  • @jayjacobs95
    @jayjacobs95 5 років тому +3

    Owl you are very much the champion LGBTQI plus community!!!

  • @ecwashere8735
    @ecwashere8735 3 роки тому

    Icelandic people are 'tacky' because they say hello to each other when they meet outside of Iceland?

    • @AndromedasTears
      @AndromedasTears 3 роки тому +2

      She was making a joke because they are so very polite

  • @DrSamanthaH1975
    @DrSamanthaH1975 Рік тому +2

    This didn't age well.

  • @carolynbrightfield8911
    @carolynbrightfield8911 4 роки тому +2

    Don't like their question, don't answer it. You are NOT obliged to answer any personal questions simple. If fewer TED talks were given by people "bleeding" their deeply personal stories all over the internet, maybe fewer people would even dare ask. It's possible - up until the 1980s, it was the "norm". Now, people think they are entitled to personal information.. why? Because ... money ... profit... celebrity.

  • @JeyDanomaly2016
    @JeyDanomaly2016 Рік тому

    Her story sounds like mines

  • @edwardgallegos-hy4fj
    @edwardgallegos-hy4fj Рік тому

    God created man and woman....this world creates emotionally ill and confused people......I don't mean to hurt anyone...its just the truth.

  • @orsors2129
    @orsors2129 3 роки тому +3

    She talks about compassion and understanding while strong arming her literary agency to drop J.K. Rowlings and "re-educated" their staff. Insignificant authors like her are only possible by the enormous success of authors such as JKR and Jordan Peterson who keep publishing afloat.

  • @nonseans
    @nonseans Рік тому +2

    This man lies to you.

  • @GuyBaldridge54
    @GuyBaldridge54 7 років тому +3

    That nose ring throws me off WEARD!😼

  • @wongkingshun
    @wongkingshun 2 роки тому

    she looks pretty

  • @helendancelot
    @helendancelot Рік тому

    Try living with ..no but where are you really from? Where are your parents from?..you can't be from here

  • @calizero1883
    @calizero1883 4 роки тому +3

    Life is tough. There is only one thing that can bring true joy. Worldly pleasures do not satisfy. Jesus understands and cares and has answers. He has the power to work out your current situations. It’s a relationship, not a church. Not a religion that will make a difference. He’s waiting for you to come to him and not to fear. All the sin in the world would not stop him from wanting to be with you, for he is God of forgiveness and mercy. He too had a very hard life, for he went through betrayals, torture and suffering before he died. Lay it all down on the cross and have him take the pain and torment from you, that you have carried for too long. You have a very real enemy that wants you to believe you are to blame. This is most certainly a lie, Jesus can clarify to you if you come to him with your broken heart. He wants to forgive you and give you a brand-new start in life. He is waiting for you and have nothing to fear and everything to rejoice over. Come home and you will get a fresh new start. Jesus wants you to dream of what you always wanted, and to know he makes dreams come true. He gives you dreams and helps you fulfill them. Jesus created you with dreams and talents for you to fulfill. And when you give your life to him, he begins to lead you in the ways you need to go find fulfillment. He writes straight with crooked lines, each and every person is an individual. Different. Unique from all others. And therefore, there is no canned assignment. Jesus doesn’t make cookie-cutter Christians. Each of you are SO unique, and the mission he gives you is to fulfill your deepest needs and desires.

    • @erawriter
      @erawriter 2 роки тому +1

      Loki loves you

    • @Emma-tb6fv
      @Emma-tb6fv Рік тому

      🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤣🤣🤣😝

  • @WaterMan-ss6eb
    @WaterMan-ss6eb 4 роки тому +1

    That’s the problem with gender dysphoria. I dont believe shes not a man. We need a genetic test to see if she xx or xy. That will decide what she is. You can claim anything but science will rule.

  • @jamalsalads
    @jamalsalads 7 років тому +19

    I'm done with tedx talks

    • @saimak6239
      @saimak6239 7 років тому +8

      No thanks To the death they are not dying without you

  • @tammysenrick7782
    @tammysenrick7782 6 років тому +10

    You have the power to define your body, if you can unwind all of your DNA strands, remove that Y chromosome and substitute an X. Otherwise, you are defined all day, every day, as a male, and no amount of resurfacing will change that. It is not a social construct that you were not born with a uterus. You may choose to reject biology and say otherwise, but that does not make it so. You don't have the right to tell real men and real women that they have to accept what you say about gender, or they are bigots. Some of us would just like natural human reproduction, and humanity, to remain intact.

    • @fluffyfeather39
      @fluffyfeather39 2 роки тому +1

      what about people who are born with XXY chromosomes, XX chromosomes but male genitalia, XY chromosomes but male and female genitalia, hermaphrodites, etc.

  • @lauraclemons148
    @lauraclemons148 6 років тому

    Men must earn it nothing comes for free!!!

  • @lexie7930
    @lexie7930 6 років тому +1

    i didnt notice this before and not to be mean but anyone notice her forehead, is it shaped in a square like fashion ....like really flat on both sides just above her eyes anyone notice kind of bizarre looking .....sorry just making an observation

    • @robyn2014
      @robyn2014 5 років тому +2

      If you were speaking on a stage would you enjoy going in the comments and seeing others pick apart your appearance?

    • @ricardomartinez4477
      @ricardomartinez4477 4 роки тому +1

      That's a masculine trait

    • @ricardomartinez4477
      @ricardomartinez4477 4 роки тому +2

      @@robyn2014 yes of course. That would be a great way to get to the next level of speaking.

    • @KristinA-xv4yk
      @KristinA-xv4yk 2 роки тому +1

      It’s not that the trait is odd, but rather you implicitly know it’s a male trait. It seems weird, bc you’re seeing it in conjunction w presentations typical of women. You’d likely not think it weird if he were wearing a button up & pants.

  • @RandomPokecenter
    @RandomPokecenter 7 років тому +8

    Look at me, im a genderless fish because i feel like it...sure

    • @anasophiapetro5939
      @anasophiapetro5939 6 років тому +10

      no one is saying they're a fish. Ugla is a human being

    • @RandomPokecenter
      @RandomPokecenter 6 років тому +5

      William Petro she is a woman that believes i can be a woman because e say so, thats not better

    • @SticktheTwig
      @SticktheTwig 4 роки тому +2

      Gender is a lot more complicated than that. Just to let you know

    • @RandomPokecenter
      @RandomPokecenter 4 роки тому +3

      @@SticktheTwig if you keep making them up it is.

  • @julian65886
    @julian65886 6 років тому +4

    If you don't want questions do not publish that you are a dude dressed as a women. Otherwise, who would know what you are.

  • @sherifor3220
    @sherifor3220 8 років тому +4

    sorry steven speilburg why dont you make a movie about how our society is going down the shitter because people cant except the way God made us, we have to push on others everywhere we turn

    • @shelbylynn1069
      @shelbylynn1069 8 років тому +19

      Why did you watch the video if you think it's harmful? Are you a troll? Are you purposely seeking out an emotional and empowering video about an oppressed group just so you can comment with your two cents that no one asked for just to start drama? Trans people are not hurting you or your children.

    • @lexie7930
      @lexie7930 6 років тому +2

      and half of them are closeted gays and adulterors

    • @ladykavia
      @ladykavia 2 роки тому

      Cringe.

  • @philosophytoday6518
    @philosophytoday6518 5 років тому +2

    This is so satanic. Please , repent before is too late

    • @GentlesirGibbles
      @GentlesirGibbles 4 роки тому +5

      This comment is the worst. Born intersex people back in chuch's powers day would kill themselves just because of this logic/dictation. Herculin Barbin and many other heroes.
      People equate intersex to demonic, and this attitude is the root cause, I feel.
      I am 47 XXY, we are human.

    • @void8768
      @void8768 4 роки тому +2

      @@GentlesirGibbles I think that they are wrong too. God loves all of his creations, whether they be Male, female, or some combination of both like you may be. But there are only two genders. Male and female. Intersex is just a mix of both

    • @GentlesirGibbles
      @GentlesirGibbles 4 роки тому +2

      @@void8768 Thank you for the love, we may disagree on some matters, but the love is something not oft seen enough. Thank you.

    • @void8768
      @void8768 4 роки тому +3

      @@GentlesirGibbles of course! I don't appreciate heartless bigotry or rude comments and I know you wouldn't either because we are both HUMAN. and denying someone's humanity because of gender is in my opinion, cruel. So live on ❤

    • @ladykavia
      @ladykavia 2 роки тому +1

      Cringe.