Rising Above Gender Stereotypes | Zoe Ramos | TEDxMoreauCatholicHS

Society unconsciously stereotypes attributes, personality, or societal role based on gender. These stereotypes can be harmful to ones identity and how personality; causing personal insecurities where one might feel the need to “overcorrect” themselves to “fit” the stereotype. How do we break down these stereotypes and prevent ourselves from feeling the need to restrict ourselves to these gender stereotypes? Zoe Ramos is a senior at Moreau Catholic High School where she is a member of Moreau’s Social Justice Leadership and Vice President of Body Positivity and Nutrition Club. Zoe is also involved in varsity soccer and lacrosse both in and outside of school. The Social Justice Leadership program at Moreau has encouraged her to proactively speak out about social justice issues in hopes to make a change in her community. Zoe will be attending UC Davis in the fall. 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