TED Talks Daily A short history of trans people's long fight for equality | Samy Nour Younes
Mar 28, 2019
Transgender activist Samy Nour Younes, a passionate TED Resident, dives into the centuries-long history of the trans community. He shares inspiring stories of resilience and courage in the fight for equality, emphasizing how acknowledging this rich past can shift contemporary discussions. Nour highlights the urgent need for advocacy, particularly against the violence faced by trans women of color, while calling for continued community support to uphold civil rights for all gender identities.
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Transgender History
- Transgender people, though less than 1% of American adults, have a long history.
- Gender variance exists across cultures and throughout history, exemplified by groups like the Hijra of India.
Civil War Soldiers
- Women disguised themselves as men to fight in the U.S. Civil War.
- Some, like Albert Cashier, continued living as men after the war, facing institutionalization.
Trans People of Color and Activism
- Some trans people of color participated in drag balls or were "street queens."
- They faced police targeting and played a role in LGBT rights events like the Stonewall riots.