France Villarta: The legacy of gender equality and fluidity in the Philippines
TED Talks Daily9 Mars 2020

France Villarta: The legacy of gender equality and fluidity in the Philippines

In much of the world, gender is viewed as binary: man or woman, each assigned characteristics and traits designated by biological sex. But that's not the case everywhere, says France Villarta. In a talk that's part cultural love letter, part history lesson, he details the legacy of gender fluidity and inclusivity in his native Philippines -- and emphasizes the universal beauty of all people, regardless of society's labels.

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