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Gender

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Gender.

Video playlists about Gender

Celebrating (and deconstructing) the gender spectrum

These talks celebrate and break down what it means to live outside society's traditional (and outdated) understanding of gender.

Powerful poetry by fierce women

Masterful, riveting performances of lyric, rhythm and rhyme.

What we don't talk about (when we talk about sex)

Seriously, let's talk about sex: 8 insightful talks to spark the conversations we need to have in (and out of) the bedroom.

TED Talks by women leaders

Who should run more of the world? Women. Until then, enjoy these talks by awesome women who lead fiercely and fearlessly.

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Talks about Gender

Why people love watching sports

Tamana Ayazi and Kat Craig

The danger and devotion of fighting for women in Afghanistan

The truth about faking orgasms

Climate action's hidden opportunities for women

What can animals teach us about sex and gender?

Can you outsmart the college admissions fallacy?

My long walk across India for women's freedom

The likability dilemma for women leaders

Paula Stone Williams

What my gender transition taught me about womanhood

Powerful photos that honor the lives of overlooked women

3 things men can do to promote gender equity

Anna Malaika Tubbs

The critical role of Black mothers -- and how to support all moms

How to share public money fairly

"A seat at the table" isn't the solution for gender equity

Rha Goddess and Deepa Purushothaman

4 ways to redefine power at work to include women of color

Emily Pilloton-Lam

What if women built the world they want to see?

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Exclusive articles about Gender

It’s time for everyone to see trans and non-binary people and support them — here’s how

The next time you see something that makes you uncomfortable in public or online, remember the silence that trans and non-binary victims can hear when no one comes to support them. "Stand up, step in and be by our side," says author Jamie Windust.

Posted Mar 2021

6 things we can learn from how women leaders have handled the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the ability of world leaders to respond to enormous challenges. Some women have notably risen to the occasion, and Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, an expert in gender, business and leadership, shares 6 takeaways.

Posted Sep 2020

Sports are designed around men — and that needs to change

Women are some of our highest achieving athletes, but whether they’re out winning titles or just hitting the gym on a regular day, the sports world is still not taking them seriously enough. Meet two women trying to level the playing field.

Posted Mar 2020

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