Name: Why am I "so gay?"
Uploaded: 2020-06-19T01:03:14Z
Duration: 22 min 33 s
Description: Ever since middle school, people have asked Thomas Lloyd the same question repeatedly. "If I had a dime for every time I was asked, 'Why am I so gay?' I could probably pay for one credit at Georgetown." In this humorous talk, Lloyd explores the intricacies of social "covering" as a gay man, finding community and the importance of identity ownership.

Ever since middle school, people have asked Thomas Lloyd the same question repeatedly. "If I had a dime for every time I was asked, 'Why am I so gay?' I could probably pay for one credit at Georgetown." In this humorous talk, Lloyd explores the intricacies of social "covering" as a gay man, finding community and the importance of identity ownership.

Thomas Lloyd: Why am I "so gay?"

Why am I "so gay?"

Navigating identity in a conformist society, the importance of refusing to 'cover' or assimilate, unlocks authentic community engagement.

Stonewall's legacy teaches that embracing identity over conformity transforms society more effectively than changing oneself.

Visibility as activism: Owning one's identity has ripple effects, challenging institutions to evolve and embrace LGBTQ inclusivity.