TED: The (de)colonizing of beauty | Sasha Sarago

The video discusses the misconceptions of beauty, especially regarding Aboriginal women. It begins with an acknowledgment of the traditional custodians of the land. The speaker shares a personal story about how being told she was 'too pretty to be Aboriginal' impacted her identity. She emphasizes the need to change perceptions of beauty by learning from Aboriginal women and their stories. The video highlights cultural beauty, using Barangaroo as a role model, and stresses the importance of unity and spirit. It concludes by encouraging viewers to embrace their own beauty, or 'gigorou', in their cultural context.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to being told she was 'too pretty to be Aboriginal'?

• She was confused and indifferent.

• She felt embarrassed and ashamed.

• She laughed it off as a joke.

• She felt proud and confident.

According to the speaker, what is the main reason 'pretty hurts' for Aboriginal women?

• It encourages them to be models.

• It promotes diversity in fashion.

• It erases their cultural identity.

• It is a compliment to their beauty.

How does the speaker describe Indigenous beauty in contrast to Eurocentric ideals?

• It is monolithic and uniform.

• It is based on physical appearance.

• It is fierce, defiant, and proud.

• It is measured by wealth and status.

What action did Barangaroo take to demonstrate her defiance against British customs?

• She wore traditional wares to a British dinner.

• She wore colonial attire to a dinner.

• She accepted British food and drink.

• She conformed to British social etiquette.

What lesson does Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo's story convey about Indigenous beauty?

• It is about shared spirit and connection.

• It is solely about physical appearance.

• It is about rejecting all cultural traditions.

• It is about following Eurocentric ideals.

What does the Yolngu people's story of Walu, the Sun Woman, illustrate about Indigenous beauty?

• It is connected to nature and the elements.

• It is unrelated to cultural stories.

• It is a modern concept.

• It is only found in people.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to change perceptions of beauty?

• Ignoring cultural heritage.

• Embracing Eurocentric standards.

• Recognizing beauty within oneself.

• Focusing solely on physical appearance.

How does the speaker describe the process of decolonizing beauty?

• It focuses on external validation.

• It leads to rediscovering one's authentic self.

• It requires rejecting all cultural identities.

• It involves adopting new fashion trends.

What does the term 'gigorou' mean in the speaker's grandmother's language?

• Beautiful

• Strong

• Wise

• Happy

What does the speaker encourage others to embrace at the end of her talk?

• Their social status

• Their gigorou

• Their physical appearance

• Their cultural heritage