Gheno
Vera Gheno
Sociolinguist
June 26, 2026 12:20 - 13:00

Start the Future

In Praise of (Ab)normality

"You are not normal" is a phrase that almost everyone has heard at least once in their life, and certainly not as a compliment. But is it always true that it’s better to be "normal"? Above all, what does "normal" actually mean, and why is this adjective often used as a sort of club to marginalize those who don't fit certain models?

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Speeches by Vera Gheno

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