Name: A powerful poem about what it feels like to be transgender
Uploaded: 2015-06-12T15:14:30Z
Duration: 4 min 11 s
Description: "I was the mystery of an anatomy, a question asked but not answered," says poet Lee Mokobe, a TED Fellow, in this gripping and poetic exploration of identity and transition. It's a thoughtful reflection on bodies, and the meanings poured into them.

"I was the mystery of an anatomy, a question asked but not answered," says poet Lee Mokobe, a TED Fellow, in this gripping and poetic exploration of identity and transition. It's a thoughtful reflection on bodies, and the meanings poured into them.

Lee Mokobe: A powerful poem about what it feels like to be transgender

A powerful poem about what it feels like to be transgender

Exploring the dichotomy of identity, the journey from silence to self-acceptance illuminates the struggle against societal norms.

Navigating identity beyond binary norms reveals the societal pressure on gender conformity and the personal struggle for acceptance.

Transgender experiences often face harsh societal scrutiny, leading to exclusion and misunderstanding, underscoring the need for empathy.