Speech On Gender Identity

Many citizens: if not all often find it difficult to convey their opinions and expressions in a public atmosphere. Well known consultants, researchers, and authors, such as Sam Killerman, Mark Bauerlein and Anthony Douglas Williams are currently able to portray what many citizens around the world are thinking; good intentions which are held in the silence of our hearts. Today a handful of motivational speakers and writers are still deliberately trying to convey the message of gender identity. Gender identity is not determined by one 's body or physical appearance; but rather by what the mind thinks and feels. Society is still learning how to welcome this idea; due to cultural upbringing and personal morals, acceptance is taking more time.

Blue is for boys, as pink is for girls, having male organs when one is born makes a baby a male, and having girl organs when one is born makes a baby a female. Sam Killerman, comedian, and social justice advocate explains how children simply do not see the entire picture when it comes to gender identity. Killermann states, “ How we learn as kids is incomplete, it is simply pieces of the puzzle but not the whole scene” There are only two definitions to describe two types of people in the entire world. Although many people may feel like they do not belong in either of these categories, society throws their many victims into one of these sections in order to make a “solution.” Many people are not able to express themselves freely when this is done; instead they dwell within their minds and become less confident in being true to themselves. Gender Identity is evident throughout applications for jobs, license redemption, and every other paper that requires a citizen to sign their name. On applications, there are only two options to bubble in: “male” or “female.” A citizen may not bubble in both choices, nor may they leave the section blank. Society has labeled what traits and characteristics fit into being a boy or girl; completely disregarding gender identity and contrasting thoughts within a citizen 's mind. In his presentation on youtube, Understanding the Complexities of Gender, Sam Killermann

As more people come to understand the differences between gender identity, sexuality and gender roles. a clear view is made and easier to understand. In Mark Bauerlein and Sandra Stotsky’s article, Why Johnny Won’t Read, a clear question is asked repeatedly: Why are boys doing so poorly in school and why are they withholding emotional feelings? The article mentions, “ Boys… often draw themselves to a more “traditional” display of masculinity because they are more unsure than ever about how to experience their own femininity…” The fact that so many young boys feel that necessary urge to act in this manner is appalling; yet in context, the situation clearly makes sense. Pressure of society is causing these young boys to act this way, and does not allow boys to behave freely. Bauerlein and Stosky also mention that, “ Girls read; boys don’t” This statement segregates both genders and automatically puts pressure on boys. By separating the two genders, society again makes the statement that there are only two options to gender identity. Society must stop this at once and instead begin to accept everyone in order to make social life comfortable for every