What does being transgender mean anyway? | Jay Simmons | TEDxSt Albans

A few years ago, Jay realised she was transgender and, with that, realised that transgender people are misunderstood on many levels. In her talk she sets out to explain what it feels like to be transgender, so that people can understand it better and become more understanding and accepting. She said “If you love transgender people, listen to my talk. If you hate transgender people, also listen to my talk."
Jay is an 18-year-old school student, studying media, drama and computer science and she shares her ideas with a dramatic flourish and handles this difficult, sometimes perceived as controversial topic, with humour and sensitivity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@mikepalin7050]

"Respect" Jay, what I have for you, what your message reminded me of, and what we all should be aiming for. Thank you for making yourself so vulnerable. In awe my friend.

[@peterhardisty6678]

that was an amazing talk! you did such a great job of explaining your experience, loved that it was through the analogy of a cat too lol

[@TinOfBeans]

What an insightful comment

[@BreakingBallet]

A brilliant talk delivered with such passion and courage. Huge congratulations Jay.

[@jesssimmons2405]

so proud of you ❤❤❤

[@Arandaspiss]

Amazing love this jay

[@ecorenovationhome]

Brilliant talk! Courageous and informative. Well worth a listen.

[@davefisher1840]

That was very interesting. Thank you so much for posting. 😊

[@user-nt6zz6ud4g]

GORGEOUS TALK

[@leighwensley2802]

Strong work Jay. I thought the cat analogy was brilliant 🤩

[@Ryan-Does-Things]

OH MY GOD JAY I AM SO PROUD OF YOUUUUU

[@memesxdplaylistpolice9427]

NUMBER ONE GIRLBOSSSSSSSSS

[@Ryan-Does-Things]

THATS MY FRIENNNNDDDDDD

[@robinsquishy8306]

AYYY, SAME!!!

[@lais6303]

Yooooo

[@Sh4nRan]

Such a great talk 👏🏾

[@lais6303]

From fish to here, very cool

[@willleodinh264]

Thank you for making this video, Jay! This was something I needed as someone just coming out recently as trans.

[@robinsquishy8306]

super proud of you !!!

[@danielporpino3189]

JAAAAY GO FOR IT GIRL ❤

[@TIGRESSINAPIT]

WELL DONE JAY!! 🎉

[@feelgoodforlife]

Thank you Jay. Loved your fresh take on this issue, delivered in a kind and thoughtful way.

[@marmaladesound]

No comments

[@Pawel2018PL]

yup

[@milonixon4894]

GOO MELL IM SO PROWD OF U THAT WAS AMAZING

[@TinOfBeans]

I need a cape

[@katnisseverdeen5466]

Amazing talk!

[@user-ov6kj1li3j]

True, the bs just rolled off of his tongue

[@danielrafferty8855]

🥶🥶🥶

[@user-ob6ff2yt4c]

Even in your absurd example, we still won't start calling the cat a human being. And we won't surgically try to make the cat into a human and give it human hormones.

[@hifijohn]

Its interesting they'll never have anybody with an opposing point of view.

[@user-hf4eh2ts3q]

😐

[@ScoobertDoo-tg8iu]

Doobert approved

[@FrogJuiceJustice]

rock on doobert

[@ffederel]

I'm not convinced by this mix of essentialist and materialist theory.

[@Wojacksamillion]

Reality does not care about your feelings, dude

[@ms.pugsley]

😅 never going to be accepted as the norm. 😅

[@bradleymontanez-kf5oz]

No one cares

[@Jenniferwixx]

This was terrible

[@allachaikovska]

BOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@user-nt6zz6ud4g]

Me when I'm wrong

[@Jenniferwixx]

@@allachaikovska Just because you are easily amused. Is this guy special ed? I really don't understand all the gassing up. Or maybe you are watching a different video while this one is playing.

[@Jenniferwixx]

@user-nt6zz6ud4g I had no idea he was special ed and that's why you all are clapping. My bad

[@user-nt6zz6ud4g]

​@Jenniferwixx My brother in Christ what are you actually on about 😭😭 wdym easily amused j enjoy the talk and move on w your day