Why “Third-World” Feminism Matters | Barani Maung Maung | TEDxOccidentalCollege

Barani Maung Maung was born and raised in Myanmar, has lived in Singapore, and currently studies in the United States. In this talk, she explores tensions between different understandings of feminism in relation to her and her family's lived experience, and why listening to silenced narratives is an important tool to critically thinking about empowerment. Barani Maung Maung was born in Myanmar and raised there for most of her life. She completed her last two years of high school in Singapore, and now studies Diplomacy and World Affairs at Occidental College in Los Angeles. She is interested in exploring how international relations, feminism, and religion intersect, and what that means for the future of our societies. In her spare time, she enjoys meditating, reading, and mindlessly scrolling through the news in hopes of better Presidents. 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