News & Updates: Israel Film Festival Spotlight: Perfect
Throughout history, there have been many definitions of what is considered normal. People are expected to look and behave in a certain way, and a lack of conformity has led to destructive institutions like slavery, discrimination, and ethnic cleansing. Over time, different ways of life, such as sexual orientation and gender identity, may become gradually more accepted. There remain, however, things that cannot be changed or hidden and will continue to influence how people are seen by others. Any negative associations that come from those identifiers can only be combated by education and a willingness to engage with why it is that discomfort with difference exists.
