The value of diversity

We are taught that the ideal is to be flawless, to have a perfect life, the perfect body, and the perfect mind. And when we are less than flawless, we should fight to improve ourselves or try to hide our flaws.

But what will happen if we change the story, if we begin celebrating our differences?

One year ago the Icelandic online platform Vía, formerly known as Flóra útgáfa, that specializes in equality, diversity and social critique asked me to write a piece for them.
This is the article. https://via.is/abelism/a-flawless-culture/

Sif Holst

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