Name: The aesthetics of survival
Uploaded: 2020-06-19T01:14:45Z
Duration: 12 min 28 s
Description: Trans actress, model and writer Hari Nef scrutinizes the concept of passing as a transgender woman and using feminization as a survival tactic. "Hair, makeup and nails keep us strong and safe; does that make us sellouts? Or survivors?" In her talk, Nef boldly investigates trans femininity, asking the question: Why are we shamed for being femme?

Trans actress, model and writer Hari Nef scrutinizes the concept of passing as a transgender woman and using feminization as a survival tactic. "Hair, makeup and nails keep us strong and safe; does that make us sellouts? Or survivors?" In her talk, Nef boldly investigates trans femininity, asking the question: Why are we shamed for being femme?

Hari Nef: The aesthetics of survival

The aesthetics of survival

Trans women face harsh realities, with appearance often dictating safety. Femme aesthetics are not a choice but a need for survival.

A call to embrace diverse expressions of femininity, challenging mainstream feminist aesthetics to include trans perspectives.

Embracing femme aesthetics can be a survival strategy, vital for safety and acceptance in a world shaped by rigid gender norms.