The Worth of a Woman | Ylvie Schraffanek | TEDxLANNA Intl School Youth

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In this powerful and engaging talk, Ylvie explores the hidden and visible costs of being a woman, from the ‘pink tax’ on everyday products to the unequal burden of maternity leave, menstrual stigma, and the devaluation of women’s bodies and labour. Blending personal experience with global examples, she shows how gender inequality is built into both culture and systems, shaping women’s lives from childhood onward. At the same time, she highlights progress, resilience, and the women throughout history who have fought for change. Ultimately, she calls on her audience to challenge these injustices and help build a world in which women are valued fully and equally. Ylvie Schraffanek is a Year 11 student who joined Lanna International School in Year 9. She is very active in the student-led public speaking programme, including debate, MUN, and mock trial, and she has frequently undertaken leadership roles. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently o

Tags: Activism, Empowerment, English, Gender, Life, Prejudice, Social Change, TEDxTalks, [TEDxEID:65443]

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