Finding The Authentic Self | Julia Long

Radical lesbian feminist activist Julia Long, explains what it means to find the authentic self from transgender issues, to plastic surgery and the obsession with appearance. Watch the full debate:    • The Plastic Surgery Debate | Heather Peto,...   #transgender #authenticity #identity #feminism We think being authentic is about remaining true to who we are, and many of us consider plastic surgery as a the preserve of tabloid celebritis rather than people like us. But from Caitlin Jenner to Chelsea Manning, plastic surgery is now seen as a means to ensure our bodies reflect authentic inner lives. Should we embrace cosmetic transformation as a way of becoming closer to who we really are, or who we might wish to become? Or should we be seeking to end society's obsession with appearance? ** Subscribe to the Institute of Art and Ideas    / iaitv   ** Listen to our weekly podcast:   / instituteofart.  . ** Donate to the Institute of Art and Ideas: https://iai.tv/support-the-iai/donate Julia Long: Dr Julia Long is a radical lesbian feminist activist and the author of Anti-Porn: The Resurgence of Anti-Pornography Feminism DELVE DEEPER For debates and talks: https://iai.tv For articles: https://iai.tv/articles For courses: https://iai.tv/iai-academy/courses