Unraveling Gender: A Journey Through History and Self-Expression | Ruby Mathiason | TEDxMinneapolis

At 16 years old, Ruby Mathiason covers examples from history while simultaneously leveraging their unique voice as a queer teen to foster open dialogues about the impact of gender on our lives.

Ruby Mathiason is a passionate non-binary educator, deeply immersed in queer studies, anthropology, sociology, and politics. At sixteen years old, they have stepped onto the red dot to convey the importance of self-expression and exploration. Their diverse talents span theater, spoken word, public speaking, and music performance, enabling them to skillfully communicate research findings and insights on equal rights and freedom of expression. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx