TED: A political party for women's equality | Sandi Toksvig

The speaker humorously discusses the nature of thoughts and the lack of engagement with sports, highlighting gender inequality in sports. She shares her personal journey of coming out and activism for gay rights, leading to the founding of a political party focused on women's equality. The talk emphasizes the need for global political change to achieve gender equality.

What percentage of our daily thoughts are typically new, according to the speaker?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 15%

What is the speaker's humorous suggestion for engaging non-athletic people in sports?

• A dance competition for the uncoordinated

• A chess tournament for athletes

• An Olympics for people with zero athletic ability

• A marathon for non-runners

What does the speaker identify as a major issue in sports broadcasting?

• Excessive commercial breaks

• Lack of female sports coverage

• Overemphasis on team sports

• Too much focus on individual sports

What personal experience did the speaker share about coming out?

• It was widely accepted without issue

• It led to a loss of career opportunities

• It resulted in death threats and police protection

• It was ignored by the media

What significant event did the speaker celebrate in 2014?

• Winning a sports competition

• Publishing a book

• Getting married on stage

• Starting a new TV show

What is the speaker's view on the gender pay gap?

• It requires more women in leadership

• It is a minor issue

• It will be resolved soon

• It is not a real problem

What was the speaker's reaction to being the first woman to host a prime-time panel show in 2016?

• Disappointment

• Surprise at the delay

• Excitement

• Indifference

What was the main goal of the Women's Equality Party founded by the speaker?

• To support only female candidates

• To focus on economic issues

• To eventually become unnecessary

• To dominate the political landscape

What unique approach did the Women's Equality Party take to support female candidates?

• Offering free childcare

• Ensuring equal debate time

• Providing financial incentives

• Guaranteeing media coverage

What does the speaker believe is necessary for global political change?

• More political parties

• A seismic shift in the political landscape

• Increased funding for campaigns

• More televised debates