Name: What does my headscarf mean to you?
Uploaded: 2015-05-27T15:46:31Z
Duration: 13 min 52 s
Description: What do you think when you look at this speaker? Well, think again. (And then again.) In this funny, honest, empathetic talk, Yassmin Abdel-Magied challenges us to look beyond our initial perceptions, and to open doors to new ways of supporting others.

What do you think when you look at this speaker? Well, think again. (And then again.) In this funny, honest, empathetic talk, Yassmin Abdel-Magied challenges us to look beyond our initial perceptions, and to open doors to new ways of supporting others.

Yassmin Abdel-Magied: What does my headscarf mean to you?

What does my headscarf mean to you?

Yassmin Abdel-Magied's talk unveils the power of looking beyond biases to uncover the unexpected, like a hijab-wearing race car engineer.

Blind auditions in orchestras significantly increased female participation, highlighting how subtle biases can sway talent recognition.

Mentoring across differences emerges as a key strategy for combating unconscious bias, fostering diversity and opening unexpected doors.