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If Only Women Were Free to Dream | Srinedhi Suresh | TEDxYouth@DAA

Women face a surplus of avoidable challenges every day. This TEDxYouth@DAA talk presents this major current issue with a metaphor about a dream, a dream all women have; to overcome the confines that limit space for women, their ambitions, and their goals. Referencing powerful female figures such as Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama, and Mindy Kaling, she explores the commonality of obstacles and societal expectations due to gender. Drawing on Social Learning Theory and Judith Butler’s concept of Gender Performativity, she examines how deeply ingrained narratives can be challenged through the science of neuroscience and neuroplasticity. Srinedhi reimagines a future where women are not only allowed to dream, but are empowered to reshape the world through them. Srinedhi Suresh is an 8th grader who has an interest in exploring the depth of society, identity, and equality. As she has been surrounded by many cultural experiences throughout her life she has developed a curiosity on equality especially regarding the roles and expectations placed upon women. Her experiences have shaped the way she sees the world and wants to remove the societal norms that dim our potential. She is grounded in finding the freedom for our dreams and hopes to ignite others' potential. 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

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