Tavi is one of my former students! I am so proud of her for being so successful at such an early age! Kudos to her for knowing her worth and having a voice that young girls will listen to! You are a true role model!

All she is saying in this lecture is that our entertainment industry has been actively flattened the persona of women into two dimensional characteristics. She brilliantly said that, "women are complicated...not because women are crazy, but because people are crazy, and women happen to people." To those who think she is trying to advocate only on the behalf of women in our society, you probably missed the fact that she ascribed this complex characteristic to all people. Note, all people. Ultimately, she just wants society to treat women as people, instead of some artificially shaped cardboard cutouts that only conform stereotypical categories.

Gosh she's about my age and she's so intelligent and accomplished already! I'm sure she'll continue to do great things!! So much respect for this girl

Wow, I give this girl a lot of props. She is incredible. Reaching out to thousands of teens and making a difference, that is what matters. Encouraging teenage girls to stand up for themselves and to ask questions and admit that they are 'still figuring it out' is what is most important out of everything she is doing here. Who cares what feminism means in her context or what her fashion taste is or that her talk was a little all over the place? What you've learned is that this girl is touching the lives of thousands of other teens and creating a community for them, where they can be supported and encouraged to be themselves.

I don't understand why there is such a huge stigma attached to feminism. Feminism isn't LOOK AT ME I AM A WOMAN I AM STRONG I DON'T NEED YOU it's like what she says in the video, every person is different and complex and we should embrace that "even if she is a woman". Also if a woman wants to be I AM A WOMAN I AM STRONG AND I DON'T NEED YOU it's not because she's a feminist bitch, its because she can be whoever she wants to be.

I find it very disappointing that much of the conversation on this video is not about her ideas and what she was trying to say. People immediately latched on to the fact that one of her ideals is feminism and proceed to attack feminism. I haven't seen anyone talking about what she wanted you to take away from the video (a.k.a figure it out). To be unapologetic about your flaws, and to work and grow to change them. She does state that Rookie (her online magazine) is not aiming for this weird "WOW IM SO EMPOWERED HEAR ME ROAR NOW" ideal but to that find yourself and knowing who you are is what is important. To say that you think feminism isn't needed is a case of ignorance in my opinion that I would be happy to openly discuss and talk about.

started the gossip girl reboot and its kinda wild knowing how young tavi actually is, like shes literally younger than some of the teens of the show but she plays a teacher so well

Young humans like this give me hope.

This lady is one of my heroes.

agh i love rookiemag and the rookie yearbooks. Shes actually acomplished so much for such a young age

I love how chill she is and her presentation style. Very cool girl.

The comment section on this video is the "why" she engaged to have a speech on TEDx Talks. Everyone who's saying her statement is stupid, remeber its HER STATEMENT not yours therefor you dont have to disfavor her intelligence because you dont understand it.

the glo up was so real for her

the thing is that you having a problem with feminism being called feminism is already a sign of how much it's needed.

Thank you, thank you, thank youuu! A thousand thank you's Tavi! You are so helpful!!!

I'm so happy that your views are so objective and open. Gosh, it's hard to believe that your perspective can be that of a teenager! Excited to show my teenager!

far more accomplished than i am and she was only 15

im totally using that " im figuring it out" everytime

I can't get over how wise and insightful Tavi Gevinson is at such a young age, I can't even imagine being so aware of the world so young. I really admire her and Rookie is literally one of my favourite websites to ever exist. Ever.

This girls speaking skills are amazing. She is incredible. She reached out to teens and making a difference is what matters. At her young age, she is encouraging teenage girls to stand up for themselves and to ask questions, and admit that they are 'still figuring it out'. Everyone has a different definition of feminism. She wanted to create a community for teenage girls, where they can be supported and encouraged to be themselves. She had humor and knew what she wanted to great across. Great speech.

she was really cute in "enough said"

You are an amazing young woman! Your message is powerful for females of all ages. I am passing on your video to my teacher friends who will pass along your message. Congratulations!

This ted talk was rlly inspiring. Will keep watching this

she's amazing

Tavi is brillant I am so happy to have women like that around.

Reading the comments and: “Comments disagreeing with feminism prove that we need feminism.”

This young woman gives me hope. I'm an old guy who also likes Stevie Nicks and I also hope beyond her entertaining Stevie had given young women the courage to be themselves.

this girl is so incredible and such an inspiration to me its not even funny . to have achieved that much at such a young age is truely amazing

I need feminism because just reading the comments below reminds me that the human race has not yet progressed to the point of treating a young female speaker as they would have perhaps treated a young male. If you're wondering what I mean then simply scroll down.

I like her and her lecture

I love seeing these young brilliant minds pioneering for today's youth. There is hope in future generations.

i love her shes awesome! i wanna give her a big hug

It bewilders me that there might be men (and occasionally women, but mostly men) on here railing against Tavi's talk. She's basically just saying basic things about "think for yourself, explore your feelings, discuss things with your peers", that are equally as true for women AND men. How could you not at least respect her as a person? How can you feel threatened and angry about her? Just seems strange.

"She's been unapologetic about her flaws and about reconciling all of her contradictory feelings." - Tavi Gevinson Yeah it seemed like this entire talk wasn't really so much about having integrity to your values, taking responsibility for your problems, or defining good standards of values and holding yourself to them like good human beings should... it sounds more like it was about just doing whatever you feel is okay at the time and accepting it without reflection or self-criticism.

I love Tavi so much.. She's such an inspiration for teen girls. Her TED talk was not only funny and inspiring but also empowering. I wish more teens could hear and understand her message..

loved the talk. You are inspiring Tavi Genvinson! Thanks for your existence

She reminds me of Michelle Williams circa Dawson's Creek days.

I think the problem is that kids are turning to the media for guidance rather than receiving proper guidance from home. That's why you need this. Otherwise the portrayal of a character becomes important in your life. Values of people have shifted and it becomes nearly impossible to 'find' yourself these days.

Such an intelligent, articulate, inspirational woman. I wish I'd known you when I was your age, you articulated a lot of what I was struggling with. The world is lucky to have you, and a better place with you in it.

i could never speak without a long pause and not stuttering in front of public like her. she's just amazing.

She reminds me of Michelle Williams.

Loved this! Though I'm shocked at the negative comments and the people still missing the point of feminism

I love Tavi, and Rookie with all my heart

ive only just seen this vid and seen you for the first time , and i loved it , like what you are doing and fully agree with everything you presented in this vid!

Every girls dream to be Stevie Nicks..... 💜🎶💜

Ugh, she makes me feel like such a failure at life! How can someone so young be so accomplished and wise?!

so well spoken! Love her

ever so often i have to come back and watch this again because its way too awesome

Well thats 7:37 ill never get back.

I am coming into my feminist shell :) I am slightly going crazy about feminism

Tavi is humble and lovely and brilliant. Even at 29, I find her perspective enlightening to hear and understand, once more, how complex it is to be a woman -- a person, really. I wish I comprehended at her age that you don't have to figure "it" out and never really can. All you have to do is do the best you can and live truthfully to others and your own dignity. She is a force, and her parents must be so damn proud.

This girl is just wow, I think alot of us younger girls can relate, but I don't think I'd have the strengh to elevate myself like she does- its truly inspiring.

What a lovely talk, really felt like Tavi is speaking some truth out there and it is wonderful there are more likeminded girls as well. Though I too feel like there isn´t a need to say "feminist", you are a strong leader even without that word.

still relevant in 2017... wait.... 2018 !

These days folks of my age, (old) see much that causes us to despair over what we see from the young. This young person gives us some relief, seeing in her age group that there are some who are thoughtful with truly fine minds.

How can you possibly dislike this video? I am so impressed by Tavi, she is truly an inspiration to girls her age and older (I am 23!). An incredible woman that will continue to influence the way women are portrayed in our culture and how young women digest/make sense of this information.

"What makes a strong female character is a character who has weaknesses, who has flaws, who is maybe not immediately likeable." Strangely enough, this is an accurate description of Catwoman, who was just a minute ago listed as a bad example of a female character.

Wow did anyone actually hear anything she said or are we just going to continue to follow the Mean Girls crowd and tear her down based on what she looks like? This kind of mindset is exactly what's causing the problem. Grow up.

I love Tavi SO much! I love the way she speaks to crowds hahaha

i love this girl so much

This sounds ridiculous but listen to it without watching, she sounds exactly like Gigi Hadid

she's cute. don't her eyes look really glossy, like she fired up the hashpipe? lol

She's so inspirational!!!

what an insightful, articulate and bright 16 year old! amazingly down to earth and realistic in her own views and stance in that they are ever changing and that others should think for themselves.

i find she has the definition of feminism screwed up in her head ? anyone agree? other than that she is very intelligent and right about things.

I don't get this. I don't get whats shes talking about. It seems kinda everywhere. D:

After watching this video, I scrolled down to see what the comments--public--had to say about her words. Honestly, I wasn't surprised, but that doesn't mean it wasn't astonishing. The words being used were said some a long time ago and some recently, but all with the same meaning. We, the world, discussed feminism, teenagers, etc. But one thing we failed to note was what this video brought to us. We always state our opinions and our beliefs. But, sometimes we fail state the good we get out of life. I must say, the bad was brought up multiple times, and to my surprise was supported. I know people go on and on about it's a new world--which is true--but yet it's filled with the same people. Feminism isn't always what Google tells us is, nor is it what we believe it to be. Feminism is what we make it to be, which is quite different from multiple perspectives. Being a teenager--young adult--is really a huge deal. Adults all have gone through their teenage years, we all go through them. Adults aren't some special kind of breed that everyone has to get to be considered special or worthy. Teenagers may not have the science of the brain that the traditional people believe you must have, but we have something more. And, I must put, much bigger. We are growing, our brains our actively transforming us, and we get to view the world in several stages. Why do we read articles by adults about teens? Because that is what is offered, but adults are not someone to always be looked upon. Currently in our teenage years we get to experience the world from so many perspectives. Such as: Societies, Educations, Friends, Adults, etc. But most importantly, we get to view it for ourselves. When we become adults what happens to us? Do we fall under the standard and become someone the society considers worthy? I believe that teenagers have something larger to bring to the table then any adult could... And that is, the world from a perspective that is still forming and still becoming. We shouldn't have to be complete to have something worth sharing, we should be grateful for the moments where we are transforming and changing. Because those are the moments that will mold who we are as adults, or will blossom us as we move to adulthood, but will leave us with something more. Now, I don't disagree or agree with all the views that are posted underneath this video. But all I do know, is that the world has so many perspectives... So why should we judge, when we can learn and become of it. So, yes, I'm a teenager. And I'm proud to be one.

you're amazing Tavi!

She looks terrible for a fashion blogger. I mean im sorry for objectifying her but i think thats part of being in the fashion world.

you don't even know any more what a feminist is... not to speak of an authentic human... so wrapped up in terms and boxes by trying to break them. The more you talk about it the more it becomes a (intellectual) problem! Just be!

she speaks so well

amazing!!! i had no idea about this site but your speech and ideas and passion are inspirational and motivating!!

this is all in the name of putting a "tedx speaker" on the ivy league school application forms.

sorry to tell you tavi white upper class females are not the minority in the world.

I'm also 15 and i'm a guy, and watching this, is just awesome i guess... It's important that someone says that it's completly normal to be insecure and other things when your a teenager. I'm not a prodigy but it's really cool to see intelligent teens these days :)

She is such a great role model, and not in the form of, "Oh, I have to dress liek her" or so on. In the sense that she knows what to say, and good advice to give. She makes me feel liek it is okay to be msyelf, and take chances. Thank You Tavi.

wanna hear a joke? "women rights"

She's so great. I wish I was this smart and self-aware at fifteen.

This was awesome, congrats, Tavi!

Very brave to put yourself out there like this, especially as a teen. Very impressed, great job!

I love Tavi so much.

so much love for tavi

This video is so incredibly inspiring. Young girls need more role models like Tavi.

That was amazing *.* . And now my favorite Ted talk.

Wow; what a great, great talk. I do hope to see this on the main TED site within days.

She is brilliant, a huge inspiration to me!!

She's amazing

No matter how one might try to spin it, flaws are negative. The importance of recognizing flaws is not to see them as positives but to understand that everyone has them and that it is ok for anyone one of us to make mistakes and not beat ourselves up over them. Specially, when you are a high school-age girl.

Beautiful. Awesome. Couldn't have said it better! I'm truly inspired

I'm drowning in a sea of generalizations ...but I admire her desire to help other kids in a similar state of confusion during adolescence.

She is literally perfect. I understand that the point of this is that no woman is perfect, and we have so many different complications, but her deep understanding of that IS what makes her perfect. I'M IN LOVE.

I LOVE HER... AND RESPECT HER...

i wish more people were like this girl

I'm glad to see this. This culture is in desperate need of a dose of unapologetic honesty. Boys could use the same kind of forum. It seems to me that the more vulnerable is, the more connective one is. But to grow and mature, one must be allowed to be vulnerable and honest. Nice work!

Please do not take this in a condescending way but I am so proud of you as a 28 year old woman who is still figuring it out!! Bravo!!!! You give me the courage to figure it out my way! Much blessings!! Inshahallah!

she is so great.

Tavi is such an inspiration.

i love this so much

Well good for you! It's nice to know there are people like you who are quick to condemn her before even listening. I hope you have many beautiful daughters one day.

"people are crazy and women happen to be people!" love her.