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Feminism seems to be a hot trend with strong images of female stars. But do you really understand Feminism? Ms. Minh Thuy Ta shares her idea on Feminism from the perspective of her work life and personal life.
Minh Thuy Ta (VJ Thuy Minh) is a journalist, TV host, a columnist, an author and a single mom.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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@svenolle690
@svenolle690 8 лет назад
You're all so quick to say that she doesn't understand feminism, maybe you're the one not understanding what she's trying to say.
@SWOgottaGO
@SWOgottaGO 8 лет назад
RAPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
@amouramarie
@amouramarie 7 лет назад
I understand what she's saying. She's just just misinformed. It happens to Tedx presenters, too.
@allenpeyerl2095
@allenpeyerl2095 7 лет назад
Good point. TedTalks doesn't just let anyone on the stage.
@taloutezero
@taloutezero 7 лет назад
stella rawr She isn't glorifying victimhood, that's why they say she doesn't know what she's talking about.
@JockoJonson17
@JockoJonson17 6 лет назад
She's got some great arms.
@karaloop9544
@karaloop9544 6 лет назад
To all the comments that said she didn't "get what feminism is". Well, nobody does, really. Ask 100 feminists what feminism is about, and you get at least as many opinions on what it "really is". It's woefully underdefined and allows just about everything on the planet to be subsumed under it. If it were only about equal rights and opportunities, well, that would be egalitarianism.
@mistahsusan2650
@mistahsusan2650 6 лет назад
the biggest problem is what really is "equal" and at what point is that reached? is "equal" everyone behaving the same? is it an equal or proportional distribution throughout society?
@panhradu
@panhradu 6 лет назад
Usually u will get answers about what their selfish needs are. :D
@laibawahab7055
@laibawahab7055 6 лет назад
agreed.
@SarahTochhawng
@SarahTochhawng 5 лет назад
Ask a hundred people to define socialism, capitalism, marxism, fascism, liberalism, conservatism, they'll give you different definitions, they'll offer different biased interpretations, their suggestions on how the world works according to each ideology will be markedly distinct from one another. your point is moot.
@destinychild4659
@destinychild4659 5 лет назад
Lots of people understand exaxtly what it is. It's called feminism for a good reason. More than anything else, it's main purpose is to fight equality for women. 😎 😎 😎
@presitacs
@presitacs 7 лет назад
Reading the comments clearly show that Min has been misunderstood in her talk. What she is trying to say in her talk is that whatever your thoughts are about feminism, make sure that when the world is flipped (as in for example men are the ones being discriminated against) that they also have an equal opportunity. In other words, it's not a men vs women situation. But your ability as a human being to be whoever you want, without any outward pressure or unequal treatment by the society.
@jcjensenllc
@jcjensenllc 5 лет назад
How do you know what she is TRYING to say. You are simply interpreting her based on your view on the subject - rose colored glasses.
@godofnothing428
@godofnothing428 5 лет назад
Simply Human isn’t that what everyone who is against her is doing?
@saumyapanigrahi1717
@saumyapanigrahi1717 5 лет назад
@@jcjensenllc Normal Human beings can understand what she is saying .
@saumyapanigrahi1717
@saumyapanigrahi1717 5 лет назад
@Don Wallacewhat is wrong with us is just listen to people and their point of views without judging them instantly . You may take it in or not.
@ZenMaster_
@ZenMaster_ 4 года назад
femsplaining
@benjerryhaagendaz
@benjerryhaagendaz 5 лет назад
Feminists in this comment section be like- *puts hand on ted speakers shoulder* "What she meant is..."
@gkool4655
@gkool4655 5 лет назад
LOL.... priceless. Femsplaning???
@von6413
@von6413 5 лет назад
This is so true 🤣
@inquisitionagent9052
@inquisitionagent9052 5 лет назад
@@gkool4655 was just about to say that. Damn you beat me to it!
@larsgadell5016
@larsgadell5016 4 года назад
@MGTOW & Bitcoin is Freedom Perhaps but why are you here at all it is a woman talking.
@nishayong6884
@nishayong6884 4 года назад
@MGTOW & Bitcoin is Freedom yup if you want to cure aids you have to study it
@ngoclannguyen7651
@ngoclannguyen7651 3 года назад
Thuy Minh opened my mind. I used to got it wrong: women don't need man and they should go to work rather than staying home and doing chores. Now I see that, if a woman wants to sacrifice her career for her family, that is her choice. We should respect it instead of telling her what to do. Don't use your scale to measure others. Thank you Thuy Minh. I'm from Vietnam, too
@kuzhali.b6114
@kuzhali.b6114 2 года назад
thank you
@Xanaduum
@Xanaduum Год назад
The point is they should be able to choose either option, freely - without family, friends or the government judging them.
@trequor
@trequor 6 лет назад
This woman is tough as nails and extremely wise
@khav11
@khav11 4 года назад
vietnam chicks are a lot tougher than all other asian countries, on par with the fillipinos
@yuuriyuuri2788
@yuuriyuuri2788 4 года назад
@@khav11 I don't know how you can call her is a "vietnam chick", is there anything wrong in your opinion? She's a well-known MC in Vietnam. Please respect a woman who can go to this stage and gets full of courage to tell her story.
@Something0102
@Something0102 3 года назад
@@yuuriyuuri2788 He is complementing, most Asian countries have very feminine women. That is what he meant
@hoangduythanh1540
@hoangduythanh1540 2 года назад
@@khav11 Because Vietnam men are weak these days. We used to have strong mens, but they was in my grandfather generation.
@loreleicoffin3889
@loreleicoffin3889 7 лет назад
I agree with her. Feminism means different things to different feminists, and there are some feminists that say you have to be a certain way, and Minh Thuy argues that those feminists are influential and you don't have to be the way they want you to be and you can decide not to be a feminist because of them. There are other feminists who don't say you have to be a certain way, but she's not talking about their feminism. But she would be okay with you being that kind of feminist; most importantly, be yourself and be happy with who you are.
@lais.v.m
@lais.v.m 6 лет назад
Lorelei Coffin I you look at the definitions of each “type” of feminism, you’ll find out that the most freeing and inclusive is intersectional feminism. It’s literally PEOPLE fighting for HUMAN RIGHTS and only against the system who privileges some people.
@dresposure
@dresposure 4 года назад
Feminism is basically man haters fighting for female superiorirty masquerading as equal right organisation.
@elminhovmoller923
@elminhovmoller923 4 года назад
@@dresposure ur a loonie
@Xanaduum
@Xanaduum Год назад
​@@lais.v.mintersectionality has blindspots depending on who uses it.
@annieho4605
@annieho4605 5 лет назад
I agree with Minh because i was in that situation before. Everybody said that i am strong woman with intelligence, but they did not know i don't wanna choose to be like this. I want someone love me and i love them, share the life, share my pressure like i will.
@Thor-Orion
@Thor-Orion Год назад
In America now dating is SO awful. Tinder has destroyed young romance.
@CzekoladaTrufla
@CzekoladaTrufla 7 месяцев назад
But feminism is not telling you that u have to be lonely and strong. It gives you a choice. You can be with someone because of love instead of survival need.
@ngoclinhtrangvo1921
@ngoclinhtrangvo1921 7 лет назад
I think she made it kinda clear . You guys say that she didnt understand feminism , when in fact , she is trying to tell people not to think about feminism that way - the way you think she think about feminism . Feminism in Vietnam is understood in a different way , whether it's wrong or not - femism doesnt just have 1 definition does it , you need to be aware of consequences from your way of thinking . Tho I think she has another point at the beginning and there're not many connections between the two .
@blessingpilot4epps961
@blessingpilot4epps961 6 лет назад
For all the boys in the world I am truly sorry for what men had done to women. And I totally agree with you.
@blessingpilot4epps961
@blessingpilot4epps961 6 лет назад
True. We should all treat eachother with respect and love eachother. But that includes looking at both genders mistakes.
@justglueonlyglue5478
@justglueonlyglue5478 6 лет назад
google says it has one definition. But I agree, feminism is not what it used to be. It's 3rd wave feminism that has ruined a lot of the media.
@doubtit
@doubtit 6 лет назад
Mekhi Epps i think you need to rewrite that, and see what you messed up
@achu.b9168
@achu.b9168 6 лет назад
Feminism only has one definition which is pretty simple, equality for women.
@thetertinator9562
@thetertinator9562 7 лет назад
Strength isn't showing the world you don't need anyone else, it's being able to admit when you need help.
@GrimgoreIronhide
@GrimgoreIronhide 5 лет назад
That's called humility, not strength. The whole reason you ask for help is to increase your strength, meaning that if you ask for it, you likely don't have enough for the given situation.
@bennu547
@bennu547 5 лет назад
Sometimes things in life are just too hard to face alone and you do need support. It’s not shameful to ask for help. And like she said, it’s very lonely if you want to be on your own and don’t need no man. Having a partner doesn’t make you less of an individual. It just means you have someone in your life that loves and supports you
@GrimgoreIronhide
@GrimgoreIronhide 5 лет назад
@@bennu547 That's called having humility, not strength. The same way I dont look at someone successfully resisting the temptation to eat to much pie and say "Wow that person sure is Chaste!" Your definition of words is wrong.
@ntxhaispaaj
@ntxhaispaaj Год назад
We can’t be SMEs in all things, but specialized tasks can be delegated. Everyday tasks for essential things should be mostly mastered by an individual
@agquaproductions9361
@agquaproductions9361 3 месяца назад
Lmao naive.
@dianaj8153
@dianaj8153 4 года назад
You knew by women saying things like "even though I'm a girl i still can..." is like saying that girls can't do those things and is giving off the wrong impression
@luciolekaszkasz3261
@luciolekaszkasz3261 4 года назад
But if we're saying things like that it's only to defend ourselves in front of men who say we're not capable
@maxd11111
@maxd11111 4 года назад
Luciole kaszkasz then just man up and get on with it. No need to be obnoxious about it.
@luciolekaszkasz3261
@luciolekaszkasz3261 4 года назад
@@maxd11111 you can't just admit sexism? Why must I get on with it? I don't want to, I want things to change and man admit their sexism
@BluePhoenix_
@BluePhoenix_ 4 года назад
@@luciolekaszkasz3261 you know it's pretty sexist to assume all men are sexist...
@luciolekaszkasz3261
@luciolekaszkasz3261 4 года назад
@@BluePhoenix_ yeah that's true sorry, I didn't want my words to sounds like that. I'm just kind of hurt by what this person said because I don't think fighting for my cause is obnoxious, so I answered this, I was angry and sad because of his words
@2..D
@2..D 6 лет назад
I think this talk is great, It's almost tragic that I feel like her core message is lost on most listeners.
@Jamhael1
@Jamhael1 4 месяца назад
She became strong because of necessity, not because she wanted...
@lisejl
@lisejl 7 лет назад
Personally, I think that she was trying to talk about how the media's version of feminism and what feminism is turning in to is "I need no one, I'm strong and powerful and not frillly or feminine" I agree that this shouldn't be how feminism is. It does make up a large majority of what we think of feminism. But that doesn't mean that represents all of feminism. Feminism shouldn't be stopped because there are problems with it, we should just adjust our view of it. There are plenty of feminists who are stay at home moms, who are happily married. Feminism is much more than what she's trying to talk about.
@elegantlyawkward9981
@elegantlyawkward9981 6 лет назад
I agree! Thank you for saying this.
@yeetman4953
@yeetman4953 6 лет назад
MGTOW Forever MGTOW For Life well i stepped on cancer
@dogloverxox9125
@dogloverxox9125 6 лет назад
MGTOW Forever MGTOW For Life umm and u think all women are misandrists? Well take a look at yourself you're a misogynist.
@ZenoDovahkiin
@ZenoDovahkiin 6 лет назад
Or you could just be an egalitarian, like normal people. We don't need feminism.
@valken666
@valken666 6 лет назад
Nobody should beat nobody, men or women. Feminism only protects women.
@ACrazyAngel
@ACrazyAngel 7 лет назад
"make sure that's you" this sentence is the whole point of her talk!!!
@sharonkadach6900
@sharonkadach6900 4 года назад
I totally agree that the truly strong women or even just people in general are the ones who know they are soft, know they are weak, know that they sometimes need someone, and allow themselves to feel through their emotions. If you truly understand yourself you will be able to understand others more, and this makes it easier to be kind I think 🥰 We should focus more on being kind to others instead of fighting against them because you disagree on one thing or another.
@Rawyalty220
@Rawyalty220 4 года назад
Basically a women with self awareness is a strong women not a women trying to be something that she’s not...independent
@danidkg4071
@danidkg4071 6 лет назад
this is so true: feminism isn't about men hate or trying to be strong all the time, it's about *equality*, *tolerance* and *giving everyone the same chances in life* and *giving everyone the chance to make a choice in life*
@narayankabra4664
@narayankabra4664 7 лет назад
i do disagree with some of the things she said but this was a really powerful talk . hats off to her
@steffennielsen5942
@steffennielsen5942 7 лет назад
i agree. stop fighring for feminism and start working for equality. men women and children face very different rights issues and disadvantages. putting these complex issues in a box where one gender represents the constant opressor and another gender is the indisputably opressed offers no real understanding solutuons. and is blind to half the problems. femism originally was the answer. voting rights etc was very obvious causes where women lacked rights and fighting for equality automaticly meant fighting for womens rights. but that is history in the western world. both genders are disadvantaged on different aspects and equality is ot autimaticly womens rights anymore. its mire complex. and feminism is unable to manage that. because for 100+ years feminism has assumed that women lacked rights and men lacked nothing. that mindset is at the core of feminism and prohibits us from aknowledging issues that run in contrast to that mindset. on that premis equality can never happen.
@susanahughes9172
@susanahughes9172 6 лет назад
Steffen Nielsen femenism is equality wtf, its the belief of the equality of the genders. Get your definition right
@-hello6177
@-hello6177 6 лет назад
"of the genders" added = everything the person said has no meaning, susana u fing genius you just broke the damn system
@FernandaRibeiro-zu8zj
@FernandaRibeiro-zu8zj 6 лет назад
Search for HeforShe, it is a good perspective of feminism for people understand more about some questions in the movement.
@lais.v.m
@lais.v.m 6 лет назад
Steffen Nielsen feminism = equality
@shfnnsxhsjna1377
@shfnnsxhsjna1377 5 лет назад
Steffen Nielsen feminism is equal rights for men and women
@roxyndra
@roxyndra 6 лет назад
Regardless of gender, we all want someone to lean on, but many of us also want our alone time.
@robinlehnerd1475
@robinlehnerd1475 3 года назад
Her comment about alone time is only accepted for women. Men, in the same position (working) are scorned and disrespected for "not spending enough time with the kids," even though they usually work more hours than women and spend less time on themselves.
@daveycrockett6781
@daveycrockett6781 3 года назад
Fine, because as a man I much prefer to be alone than take anymore grave risks with the so called fairer selfish gender.
@Ro19303
@Ro19303 4 года назад
Honestly, it was a very unclear and badly structured talk. She kept giving examples that were not matching a main clear argument, so it is left to many opened interpretations.
@woomap1124
@woomap1124 4 года назад
agreed
@yikeslikes4457
@yikeslikes4457 4 года назад
oh, you, of small mind
@yasmin-lx4kb
@yasmin-lx4kb 4 года назад
in the comments many people rephrased what she was trying to say in a better manner, check those out
@anne5761
@anne5761 4 года назад
well its quite obvious English isnt her first language not to mention that standards of communication are vastly different between different cultures.
@Rawyalty220
@Rawyalty220 4 года назад
Ehh if u have logic u can understand her points. She’s very wise listen up
@ngocquenguyen1561
@ngocquenguyen1561 5 лет назад
Yep! Your life, your choice. What we should fight is injustice, and it varies case by case. As long as a person is free to choose and doesn't rob others of their right to choose, there're no problems that need to be fixed.
@Sana-df3qw
@Sana-df3qw 7 лет назад
"Make sure that's you." That got a bit lost in our society indeed thank you.
@ibrahimomar2335
@ibrahimomar2335 4 года назад
Is it ok to be confused by this? Or am I just high ?
@MotswanaTota-012
@MotswanaTota-012 4 года назад
U just high 😂
@AdaoraOA
@AdaoraOA 4 года назад
I'm confused too
@nobodycares3953
@nobodycares3953 4 года назад
expired weed
@deirdrerdj
@deirdrerdj 4 года назад
Her presentation was not terribly coherent.
@laobok
@laobok 4 года назад
Hard to pay attention. She sounds like she's just talking, not speaking. And yes, there's a difference.
@markgordon2660
@markgordon2660 4 года назад
This lady rocks women should not be against man and should not be against women we need each other
@markgordon2660
@markgordon2660 4 года назад
And I'm not talking about the original feminism what's it become
@bigiasonuoc
@bigiasonuoc 5 лет назад
I think she's trying to say that we should not categorize feminism as "a woman who is strong and independent, and she doesn't need no man to live her life." Feminism doesn't come in a fixed form, it comes in various ways. And all of them should have the mutual goal of fighting for equal opportunities between women and men and eliminating the inequalities, not making women superior to men. The speech itself was clumsily put together because she went from one point to another real quick without really explaining much. Still koodos for the effort and the main idea.
@leahpatts6007
@leahpatts6007 6 лет назад
What's she saying is: You don't need to be alone to be strong. You don't need to solely think about yourself and your cause to be successful and strong. Everyone has the same problems regarding expectations and anxiety. Live your life loving one another, and showing compassion.
@rupaali11
@rupaali11 7 лет назад
Minh Thuy Ta (VJ Thuy Minh) is a journalist, TV host, a columnist, an author and a single mom.
@MrAhuapai
@MrAhuapai Год назад
We need to try and ignore any statement that says "women need to … or men need to… " As humans our experiences are so vastly different as to render thee sorts of generalisations unhelpful.
@sabrinabgomes2637
@sabrinabgomes2637 6 лет назад
Sister, feminism is our fight. Do not let anyone frighten you.
@urban_rose4096
@urban_rose4096 4 года назад
The reason why I don't follow feminism anymore is bc it shifted from gender equality to female domination. That goes against the same human rights we were fighting to get back, but the points she made was just more motivation
@thesoliloquist1940
@thesoliloquist1940 4 года назад
Women superiority over men is called misandry..
@urban_rose4096
@urban_rose4096 4 года назад
@@thesoliloquist1940 wow..I didn't know there was a term for it. Thanks👀😅
@nindyfarrel1322
@nindyfarrel1322 4 года назад
Your comment is the same reason that i dont follow "(toxic) modern feminism" AKA pushing men to the lower hierarcy they once were in rather than erasing that hierarcy for the sake of equality.
@maiao7075
@maiao7075 4 года назад
That's not feminism, they just use its name and we accept it. That's the problem.
@PerJustert
@PerJustert 4 года назад
Here in Norway, the liberation of women and the struggle for equality in the 70's was dominated by militant groups of women misogynists and it was a struggle with trench polemics where equality came out of focus. It is extremely important that today's neo-feminists do not get stuck in it the same trench, but rather aims at a collaboration between the sexes, instead of fighting a battle against each other. But it requires that we men take our responsibility and come on the field to formulate our demands for equality. After all, feminism is as much about men's rights as women's.
@lukelemmon475
@lukelemmon475 8 лет назад
Hmm, her points are interesting. I think her struggle with communication is confusing people. Plus the pre-association people have of her stance is causing them to flip out. Feminism does cause cultural and social issues. It nullifies two extremes and causes confusion (Obviously). Feminism's goal shouldn't be equality, it should be respect. You can nullify the extremes and create a gray canvass. But the insecurity and fear will only create more disrespect for one another.
@octavialea9886
@octavialea9886 8 лет назад
+Luke Lemmon Oh I think I get now, thanks.
@sanaa94
@sanaa94 7 лет назад
This is the most intelligent comment I've seen on this thread so far. Yes, the problem with feminism today is that it simply challenges the established order of society just to challenge it, without looking at the reasons why society may have been set up in that way, and this, through the shifting of mindsets, causes rapid social change which in turn throws society into chaos because people don't know where they fit in any more. In order for men and women to get along harmoniously in family groups, they have to know what their purpose is in that group. They HAVE to have a role. That role makes them necessary and indispensable to the group. It means that the man respects the woman because he needs her and the woman respects the man because she needs him and this in turn cements their bonds of affection and companionship. Patriarchy is not inherently "evil". It only becomes "toxic" when the respect men have for women diminishes and the role of women in the society is degraded. Women then come to view themselves and other women negatively and to see the role of women and femininity in general as synonymous with weakness and degradation while viewing (their outsider perception of) manhood and masculinity as superior and as symbols of strength and agency. The problem is that, as a woman, striving to be more "manly" because you see it as associated with strength and power and society tells you that femininity is weakness, will not necessarily make you happy if by doing so you are suppressing your natural urges and personality. It also affects gender relationships because men are still largely encouraged to be "manly" and with many women also trying to exude a "masculine" energy, the two sides will clash and there can be no balance or harmony. The goal shouldn't be equality. We shouldn't want to be like men or equivalent to men. But we can ask that women be afforded just as much respect as men for doing the same or equivalent work and indeed that "women's work" in itself be afforded the respect it deserves.
@joshportie
@joshportie 6 лет назад
Feminism does not get rid of two extremes. It is Sexism that's sanctioned by the government. Just look at the psychopaths at the Warren farrel protest. God forbid men talk about suicide.
@olayemiidowu5499
@olayemiidowu5499 6 лет назад
Luke Lemmon the joy I feel when I read this. I been saying it. Equality don't mean you safe. No.
@kelsiboone2350
@kelsiboone2350 6 месяцев назад
To me, feminism is about letting women live freely, the way they want to, not being trapped into doing only what is deemed attractive and acceptably feminine. The same goes for men- we need to put less emphasis on being attractive for other people and more on actually caring for others and connecting with them. You don't need to sacrifice who you are/who you want to be/ what you are capable of in order to loved, that's a major point of feminism in my opinion.
@Zeitaluq
@Zeitaluq 4 года назад
Be happy, be yourself. Wonderful!
@eloise7662
@eloise7662 8 лет назад
I also kinda didn't like the way she said "i'm clearly not a lesbian" as if that was a bad thing as well
@skaruts
@skaruts 8 лет назад
+Eloise Freiin von Gienanth I believe she said _"clearly"_ as in _"I had boyfriends and got pregnant with one of them, which is not a very lesbian thing to do"_.
@Bobavakian42069
@Bobavakian42069 7 лет назад
Eloise She simply doesn't want to be seen as something she isn't. I am not a man, and I do not want a person to call me a man. It's literal misidentificstion, isn't that the thing people fight for the the whole transgender thing?
@MikeKojoteStone
@MikeKojoteStone 8 лет назад
Now, this is somebody who's got a point. I may not agree 100%, but she's got a point.
@sushiroll3795
@sushiroll3795 3 года назад
It's honestly so refreshing to see someone else who criticizes some parts of feminism without discarding the movement entirely. I've recently been trying to research different gender rights movements and that cult-like attitude has really been getting on my nerves. Thank you for this enlightening TEDx Talk.
@timboot5412
@timboot5412 4 года назад
So her boyfriend told her that he thought she should spend more time with her kids... and she just got mad at him?
@NeverbitFG
@NeverbitFG 4 года назад
who knows, maybe she was already very busy with her kids, and "spend more time with kids" in that context sounded... well, as something you can get mad over.
@ticianoofficial
@ticianoofficial 4 года назад
Tim Boot no. She beat him to death
@inesamato3660
@inesamato3660 5 лет назад
To some people in the comments' section and the Tedx talker: do you remember the initial definition of feminism? - the belief in social, economic and political equality of the sexes
@yikeslikes4457
@yikeslikes4457 4 года назад
Just because it was defined as such doesn't mean that it hasn't morphed into something else.
@purplethunder3577
@purplethunder3577 4 года назад
The problem is that radicals hijack terms that sound innocuous.
@thesoliloquist1940
@thesoliloquist1940 4 года назад
Actually it is about obtaining liberty for women.. it isnt necessarily for equality.. But as soon as a womans liberty subverts a mans, then what you follow is misandry not feminism
@highthoughts1
@highthoughts1 5 лет назад
You are very firm, very focused and very intelligent. You have an independent mind too. No one needs divisions. What you need is equal rights and justice, which feminism is not going to produce. Feminism is a vessel for polarisation.
@AGElite87
@AGElite87 5 лет назад
This woman first language is not English but her made more sense than alot of English speaking women about feminism.
@yesitissammy
@yesitissammy 6 лет назад
this... feels like when i'm getting told about feminism by my mom.... i got extremely confused and offended a bunch of times but the message is right?? yeah it was my experience of conflict with this video
@charlesdiaz4594
@charlesdiaz4594 7 лет назад
even tho her microphone kept glitching n her english is still improving she stood her ground and didn't give up
@thejinxone
@thejinxone 5 лет назад
I really enjoyed this talk. To be independent is to have an independent thought. Once you conform you are no longer a free thinker. Make sure your choice is your choice and not following a trend. If you end up unhappy, it's your choice. Choose happiness.
@NamTran2k8
@NamTran2k8 4 года назад
Remember the time when feminism was fighting for actual gender equality? Yep. I miss those days too.
@kimtaeco
@kimtaeco 4 года назад
So releatable
@selenophile5256
@selenophile5256 2 года назад
So me too movement getting justice for Larry Nassar victims both boys and girls isn't good ?
@ngocsieu
@ngocsieu 5 лет назад
Oh this is Thuy Minh. Never thought that she was on TED Talk. She deserves it and everything else. Much love and good wishes to Thuy Minh.
@likira111
@likira111 6 лет назад
The thing about being alone feels like it isnt to much to do with women/feminism but the old phenomona of someone going "I dont need ANYONE" and then pushing others away and silently regretting it.
@kaylienguyen1586
@kaylienguyen1586 5 лет назад
I think I agreed with her. A successful woman is not just a strong, independence, and powerful woman. You should be a smart woman, who know when they should be strong and when they should be weak. You’ll success when you got your dream job (or other job but you’re satisfied), you can control your relationship, be a clever girlfriend or wife. Success without men? Is it really a good idea? I think you may be say “Yah, I’m fine with it, doesn’t matter”, but “Are you lying?” Be true with yourself.
@abigailgarcia3599
@abigailgarcia3599 6 лет назад
“The secret to happiness is there is no secret, so be happy, be yourself”
@karriekapp7733
@karriekapp7733 6 лет назад
Minh is so brave for speaking her ideas and people should not be mean to her. I agree with some things and some I disagree with. Woman and men that are mean need to control themselves. Do unto others as you would want them to do to you. She has the freedom to speak her thoughts about men and woman. You can disagree but be civilized!
@benjacob6041
@benjacob6041 4 года назад
Let there be only word thats HUMANISM...in this the rights of Women, Men, children, elderly, LGBT be respected and safe guarded
@maxfischer8977
@maxfischer8977 4 года назад
You really believe any woman would like to go to work and pay child support? :)
@CoffeeD_1
@CoffeeD_1 7 лет назад
I don't like how feminism has turned into this hatred towards men. It should be a fight for equality. That's why i don't like the name 'feminism' either. It should be something representing equality not just the female sex. Because the discrimination can also turn towards men. As a nowadays student i have felt certain discrimination against male students especially in elementary school. Teachers always used to praise all the girls about how nice and tidy and clean and grown up they were whereas as a boy i was always the young stupid boy that was not to be taken seriously. I felt inferior, but never wanted to be something more than the girls. We should all fight for equality and stop claiming our own rights because we wanted the biggest piece of the cake
@LibertyJefferson
@LibertyJefferson 6 лет назад
"Men have an empty box... Women don't have that!" Lol! That was gold. I enjoyed the lecture. You definitely have to take into account the cultural differences exhibited if you're from the west, but I like the premise. Just be true to yourself, and not some idealized version of some kind of super archetype.
@longlasthappiness68
@longlasthappiness68 6 лет назад
Okay I understand now. Feminism concept around the world seems so different. Google says feminism lead to gender superior. While in another world feminism lead to freedom to get the same education for women. Anyway, this topic really open my mind. Love it 😊👍
@SquidDesign
@SquidDesign 4 года назад
What a great, honest, and hard to categorize speech. Very human.
@DzungJonny
@DzungJonny 9 лет назад
Man and woman are equal. It's just wrong because we think wrong about each other.
@fcap2365
@fcap2365 8 лет назад
+Ellie Mead says the one who has litterally no fucken idea what they are talking about
@fcap2365
@fcap2365 8 лет назад
+Ellie Mead Feminism is a fucking joke. Everyone has equal opportunities however it's the outcome that is different. life is life and you have to deal with it.
@Anthal1010
@Anthal1010 8 лет назад
+Ellie Mead If the entire world, culture, religions, everything about humanity was flipped opposite to what it is now - Women dominating all currently "male" professions, Black people owning White slaves, blablabla We would still be in exactly the same position, and it's this that you feminists don't seem to understand You don't give a fuck about men, so we don't give a fuck about you, The reason you don't give a fuck about men is because we don't give a fuck about you The reason we don't give a fuck about you is because you don't give a fuck about men
@fcap2365
@fcap2365 8 лет назад
+Ellie Mead I know that I'm not going to change your opinion.... however you need to realize there is a certain extent on which things can be fixed. 2+2 will never equal 5. the most wise choice is the make the best out of everything you got.
@Anthal1010
@Anthal1010 8 лет назад
The fact that you refer to Men as "boys" and Women as "girls" tells me all i need to know. Until you grow up and join working society i have no time for you. Ellie Mead
@vananhvu3140
@vananhvu3140 5 лет назад
Love the talk that i think that the most important part is that she points out that many people have been thinking wrongly about feminism bcoss of a lot of things
@MistaWu
@MistaWu 4 года назад
Beautiful, I'm hopeful that many more will share in this sorts of wisdom...
@fatemaislam818
@fatemaislam818 7 лет назад
I am confused
@DarkskiesSiren
@DarkskiesSiren 4 года назад
I never think about women about whether they’re weak or unworthy. All the women in my life are all freakin cool and smart. At this point we need just better human rights in order to live better together instead of being pushed into fights because both men and women are fighting for their careers and forgetting about the kids and about each other.
@caroldelosangeles3621
@caroldelosangeles3621 Год назад
Exactly my way of thinking..write me to share more about it..im researching and writting for sharing...
@YouWillGetThereBuddy
@YouWillGetThereBuddy 6 лет назад
For me feminism isn't about switching gender roles. Its about abolishing them for Men and Woman in every aspect of life. Me saying I'm independent and don't need anybody to be happy doesn't mean that I don't want someone or people in my life to surround me. It just means that I can survive on my own and I can be happy but I still enjoy having people in my life. I feel like her view on feminism is very distorted and a typical example of how old traditionalists think. "You wouldn't like the site of a man doing the dishes and a woman fixing a car." TF? Firstly I wouldn't mind that site at all and secondly what does that have to do with what feminism is as a whole? It not only re-enforces gender roles but it also displays her lack of understanding of what the movement actually is. If a woman ends up alone and she's happy then why is that so hard to comprehend? Same goes for men. If you end up alone and happy then why is it so hard to wrap your head around it? Feminism is not about female superiority and it never was. Every movement has supremacists and they're usually the loudest but Feminazi's are not what the actual movement is about. People always say that there is no actual focus for modern day feminism but my answer to that is that there are very clear goals. Equality of the genders in EVERY aspect of society and life. Not superiority. Not wanting to be alone and miserable. Not erasing men from the face of the earth. Just simple Equality with no discrimination and prejudice toward the next gender.
@huongpham3580
@huongpham3580 4 года назад
To all the girls, all the women out there, all people out there, you do not have to be strong, you do not have to be successful. You just gotta be yourself!
@SMOKINgears
@SMOKINgears 3 года назад
nice one
@Iamhere829
@Iamhere829 Год назад
It’s plainly FALSE ..you don’t need to be the strongest or the most successful but you need to work hard on yourself and try to improve yourself everyday.. Being strong is important to survive..especially for women since they are statistically more at risk of xex assault.. Strength training,emotional strength and self defence are a few basic skills which must not be viewed as choice but as a compulsion..for everyone.. Success can mean raising children or raising money that depends on the individual as long as it doesn’t hurts the individual.. Tomorrow , if your daughter becomes a drug addict and claim that this is her choice.. You wouldn’t appreciate her.. you would guide her.. Tomorrow is your son starts cutting himself..and calls it his own choice.. You wouldbe compelled to guide him.. The reason why we must judge because a woman could get herself stuck in a dangerous situation and then claim it’s her choice until it’s too late to save her.. A woman could get on national tv and cite violence against other women and then claim it’s her choice.. That’s why we should judge people by their choices.. not limit them..but sure make them understand the consequences of their choices..
@mariaaldred3058
@mariaaldred3058 7 лет назад
Thank you Minh Thuy Ta. I know where you are coming from, people keep assuming things about me which are completely wrong.
@yaibanoutsukushii
@yaibanoutsukushii 4 года назад
Wow, mostly I perceive Ted Talks as clearly progressive and mind opening. But this was such a disappointment. I do not want to question the speakers experience and surely there are flaws in the hype of feminism which often does not really give a guide to women how to liberate themselves and instead just tells them to be strong. But this sprach is a pile of gender stereotypes and only says: “actually men will be men, women will be women oh and everyone needs a partner”. I could not disagree more. My girlfriend would rather work on a car than be with kids at home. We should realise how deeply the sexist propaganda is rooted in our minds and the culture. Oh, and it’s just not true that men and women face the same problems since women mostly have way bigger problems like with everything due to the sexist prejudice.
@dieuang9798
@dieuang9798 4 года назад
Dude, watch the video clearly again...
@christoforosadamantiou2836
@christoforosadamantiou2836 4 года назад
What problems do women face that are worse than some men face?
@randondude5388
@randondude5388 4 года назад
Ok watch the video again and then read your comment again
@navaladiram5851
@navaladiram5851 3 года назад
Whoa! "The secret of happiness is no secret" is the best💯
@rathkhan1114
@rathkhan1114 7 лет назад
This woman is intelligent and not manipulate by mainstream media..
@christianjeske1745
@christianjeske1745 7 лет назад
I respect her for what she has been through but I don`t think she fully understands what feminism means. There is a difference between not needing a men and not wanting to be with a man. And there is an even bigger difference between wanting someone to understand what you have been through and wanting to put them through the same Thing.
@scottm8579
@scottm8579 7 лет назад
One of the better TED talks.
@aithd1996
@aithd1996 6 лет назад
It’s the human nature that male and female play different role in life. What she was trying to say is that you shouldn’t try too hard to be good at everything just to prove to the world that you are strong and independent. DO WHAT YOU ARE GOOD AT FOR YOURSELF. A smart person is who knows when to play it soft and when to play it tough. Yes y’all can say she misunderstood the definition of feminism. Indeed, she’s not. She’s only speaking on the common misperception towards feminism, and by refuting the old misperceived concept of feminism, she is in fact building a practical and correct definition of feminism. Men need women and women need men. Know your game and play your strength.
@jerrypie
@jerrypie 6 лет назад
I really came here with an open mind but she didn't present any good arguments...
@dianaanonymous5794
@dianaanonymous5794 6 лет назад
She's right that some people take feminism too far, and she probably sees feminism as misandry. But that is NOT feminism. Feminism is men and women being equal. You can be a femenist and wear make up, wear pink dresses, get married, dream to have a life of motherhood, enjoy cooking etc or choose to not shave, not wear make up, build a career etc. One point of feminism is not to portray aggression, but to show women that we have choices, that we can choose whether or not to wear make up, and either choice would be okay. And we do get that men have their own issues, but because we're fighting for feminism doesn't necessarily mean we're forgetting the men. We're just fighting for our cause (equality between men and women), and I don't think there's anything wrong with that. So just to be clear: feminists want to have EQUALITY between men and women, and not superiority over men.
@frat_eternity
@frat_eternity 6 лет назад
Egalitarianism is equal rights for all...
@cheepes3d
@cheepes3d 5 лет назад
Feminism isn’t saying “we don’t need men”. Of course we need men. But we need to be treated equally to men.
@theguyonthecouch6109
@theguyonthecouch6109 5 лет назад
I am happy to give you true equality. Buy your own drinks\food. Pay your own bills. Pay your own rent. Father your own children. Live alone. Equality achieved. MGTOW for life!
@prodperoxide
@prodperoxide 4 года назад
shes was way ahead of her time. Speakin facts
@nicolasapolo2122
@nicolasapolo2122 5 лет назад
This speech bring me peace, i don't know, women like this will make The world better
@hrthrhs
@hrthrhs 4 года назад
I think the reason why some guys suffer from manxiety is because when they were growing up, being new to the bar scene, they constantly saw the prettiest girls going home with the player/bad boy or being teased by these girls, so these guys felt like their power was always 2nd to the girl, so then when girls start gaining power, like now under feminism, they have a subconscious resentment to it. I started noticing this about myself in my early 20s. Thankfully I became aware of this and stopped it, but I wonder if other guys aren't aware of it in themselves.
@floragreen6399
@floragreen6399 Год назад
I think it’s not that easy. I love the inspiration and empowerment I got from This, like notice your struggles, but always remember you can change this !
@Hdidbi_3049
@Hdidbi_3049 7 лет назад
No thank you, I will still believe equality and fight for it.
@marteung
@marteung 4 года назад
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK for this common sense talk! I had given up on hearing a woman not passionately fighting for feminism! There is hope!
@lauraporto7639
@lauraporto7639 6 лет назад
we dont have to fight for feminism, we have to fight for equality on ALL THE ASPECTS, not just gender. But i dont think that the world should stay how it is now. Both, men and women shouldnt stay at home washing the dishes. The things is that we shouldnt call it feminism but equality.
@FatimaKhan-uy1id
@FatimaKhan-uy1id 6 лет назад
I rly needed this bc these were my EXACT thoughts and i was so sad that no one had the same and no one spoke out about this so i am so glad she gets it my soul is LITERALLY in peace 😂😁😁
@LyStories
@LyStories 5 лет назад
I tried to follow the explanation but totally lost. Not because of her idea but because how she explained was utmostly confused me. Thank you for your presentation. You can make it better next time. Still my favorite host. Cheer
@mariaz6359
@mariaz6359 4 года назад
I like her message, "be anything you want to be" that's the fact, you can be strong sometimes, you can be weak other times. I don't know what most people think of feminism, but I think that's exactly what feminsim is: allowing women to be whoever they want to be, and men for that matter, because men should have the choice to be strong whenever they like or sensitive whenever they feel like that, too.
@yuzu8709
@yuzu8709 4 года назад
That's the original feminism and for this, I'll fight.
@Peem_pom
@Peem_pom 7 лет назад
If you're going to critique feminism, please at least know what it is first. 😂
@letsfindsomepeace9207
@letsfindsomepeace9207 5 лет назад
😲
@flybuffaloe9337
@flybuffaloe9337 4 года назад
People make feminism look bad then people don't take actual feminists seriously. There's a vid called crazy feminists or something talking about how she hates men, that's not feminism that's sexism
@ThaoMDang
@ThaoMDang 7 лет назад
I think you've misunderstood the definition of "feminism", Thuy Minh. Being A Feminist Doesn't Mean You Hate Men Or You Need Do Anything A Man Can Do By Youself !!!
@tsifotis007
@tsifotis007 4 года назад
I am not sure she really knew what her point was. It felt like she was asked at the last minute to talk about feminism and share various thoughts about it. I listen to her and i feel like i hear a casual discussion of four of five people over coffee that don't disagree with each other but do not really try to come to a conclusion either. That seemed like a very unprepared speech.
@amandaclark375
@amandaclark375 5 лет назад
This lady definitely talks my language x
@MH-cv5ye
@MH-cv5ye 5 лет назад
@MGTOW new member MGTOW saves lives. Good choice joining the ranks. Well done N.M. I wish you well!! These women are scared. They know the men have quit.
@AMPlified54
@AMPlified54 5 лет назад
That took a long time to say nothing
@dinasverdlova465
@dinasverdlova465 4 года назад
I'm not sure she really understand what feminism is (I know a lot of people said that point). I guess a lot of famous people try to show strong 💪 woman just because it's still not a standard image for women. No one bothers you (women) to be "weak" married housewife feminine, it's still standard and suitable image for society.
@Eric-qe6xz
@Eric-qe6xz 4 года назад
There are plenty of feminists who say that the housewife who chose that lifestyle is oppressed and "needs to be set free from the patriarchy"
@zacklight7284
@zacklight7284 7 лет назад
This is why the best feminist icons aren't necessarily feminists. The goal of feminism (at least, my denomination of feminism, since there are so many interpretations) is to help women resist the societal pressure which is unevenly distributed toward women, and in the long term create a society in which males and females are pressured and accepted equally, with no gender specific stigma. DON'T forgo marriage because you feel like it's the feminist thing to do, that's as bad as getting married because you think it's the womanly thing to do. Forgo marriage because you don't really like anyone right now, or do marry, or live whatever life you want.
@zacklight7284
@zacklight7284 7 лет назад
She does make some gross generalisations about genders, but anyone can be sexist. that's why sexism is wrong.
@patrickgreiffenstein5554
@patrickgreiffenstein5554 7 лет назад
She's kind of all over the place, not sure her message is cohesive but she makes a strong point at the end. I liked "be a feminist, be strong, be whatever you want but be sure that's you." I think, feminism or antifeminism aside, she's a voice for nonconformism and that's more of what we need to hear
@RayannaRibeiro
@RayannaRibeiro 8 лет назад
why people are saying feminism is a trend ? is not a trend at all. if was, maybe the ignorance on what feminism is, would be much less. this women is confuse and dont know what feminism is and i dont know how this was qualified to be in tedx.
@samchop7494
@samchop7494 8 лет назад
Because feminism is well past its use by date. How is one side of the argument going to resolve both sides of the argument? Without compromise there is pure war or submission and you should be smart enough to understand 49% of the global populous is unlikely to submit if the terms are this bad. I you'd be so kind as to explain what you think feminism is, I'll let you know why this video exists.
@SWOgottaGO
@SWOgottaGO 8 лет назад
ust like any other western country. Women don't NEED feminism because in reality women have parity with men and in some instances women have superior advantages over men. What feminism actually is, is a psychologic stimulant to tell women and reaffirm women that they are equal to men in society and to keep fighting for it because somehow women cannot see they have achieve parity even when they have superior advantages than men on many instances. Women don't NEED feminism they WANT feminism.
@samchop7494
@samchop7494 8 лет назад
Want is the new need
@soulbeach7705
@soulbeach7705 6 лет назад
Ok, sorry, but we have not achieved equality at all. There is NOT one country in the world where women and men get paid equally. And that´s what feminism is all about: equality!
@Nightdare
@Nightdare 6 лет назад
+Soulbeach So feminism is about equal pay for women while doing less hours of work? That doesn't really sound fair...does it?
@mysticaltyger2009
@mysticaltyger2009 7 лет назад
Feminism isn't about making women strong. It's funny she mentioned Katy Perry. She's a perfect example of someone who appears to be strong but is the exact opposite. She's actually a victim of MK Ultra mind control programming.
@KazisCollection
@KazisCollection 6 лет назад
[citation needed]
@KazisCollection
@KazisCollection 6 лет назад
Not that I don’t think she’s a thought leader, but I think mind control isn’t likely.
@icorrectly
@icorrectly 6 лет назад
No one controls Katy Perry's mind. That includes Katy Perry.
@g4do
@g4do 4 года назад
She looks amazing. How could anyone be cruel to her ? To any woman?
@lachlanmcpherson6872
@lachlanmcpherson6872 4 года назад
GET THIS WOMAN AN AWARD!!!
@DangoClannad97
@DangoClannad97 7 лет назад
She thought that with her own experience, she could identify other people's thoughts and feelings.
@hasthehighground8560
@hasthehighground8560 4 года назад
Dango May Fight for your own rights not some ism that’s trendy and an excuse to be awful feminism isn’t an ideal it’s an excuse for women to hate-men fight for yourself and your rights.
@looselygaming6130
@looselygaming6130 5 лет назад
she is the truth, we are all fighting the same pressures
@lifemusic1980
@lifemusic1980 3 года назад
How refreshing.
@TheHominidShow
@TheHominidShow 7 лет назад
So much Salt in these comments. S A L T A L T
@chubyubesie6563
@chubyubesie6563 6 лет назад
Yea, I feel the media is promoting a wrong image of feminism. It should be about equality and not independence or competition. Don't live your life trying to prove a point to people. Just love yourself, and other will love u.
@mistahsusan2650
@mistahsusan2650 6 лет назад
if men and women are equal in most if not all areas of public life, why wouldn't they end up competing?
@ricflair4052
@ricflair4052 4 года назад
11:00 why cant the world accept the "Nothing Box" as resting? is that so difficult?
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