TED: How I'm bringing queer pride to my rural village | Katlego Kolanyane-Kesupile

The speaker reflects on the complexities of belonging and identity, particularly as a queer, transgender person from a rural background. They discuss the challenges of integrating their cultural and rural roots with their queer identity, emphasizing the importance of indigenizing queerness. Through personal anecdotes, the speaker highlights the significance of embracing one's full identity, including rural experiences, and the need to bridge different aspects of oneself to foster understanding and acceptance.

How does the speaker's narrative challenge the perception of queerness in rural contexts?

What challenges did the speaker face when expressing their identity in a village setting?

What role does language play in the speaker's understanding of their identity?