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Hi everyone: To extend on our thinking of our debate series, respond to the prompts below and post your thoughts, queries and questions. Try to put yourself in someone else's shows. Based on the discussion you saw, how would this individual respond?

Our debate topic was: This house believes that major film and television awards shows should abolish awards categories separated by gender.

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1. I am thinking of ... the topic... From the point of view of ... the viewpoint you've chosen

2. I think ... describe the topic from your viewpoint. Be an actor - take on the character of your viewpoint

3. A question I have from this viewpoint is ... ask a question from this viewpoint

Wrap up: What new ideas do you have about the topic that you didn't have before? What new questions do you have?

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Tina - I am thinking of gender neutral awards from the view of a person that does not identify as a male or a female. I think that we should abolish categories that are based on gender so that it becomes fair for us who do not identify; we would not be forced to choose whether we are a male or female. A question I have from this viewpoint is if we do not abolish these categories, how will I choose which awards I can receive?
Wrap up: A new idea that I have about the topic is that many females are playing support roles or roles that are less significant then those of men. I didn't realize this before. A new question that I have now is: Are roles now given out because of an actor's skill, or their gender?

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1. I am thinking of gender neutral awards from the point of view of a non-binary gender. I believe that gender neutral awards would be completely beneficial towards me, because it opens the floor to everybody, and doesn't force myself into gender boxes and stereotypes that have been set up by society. 2. I think that gender separated awards would indeed allow for more men to take home awards but if we don't abolish these segregations and walls it will allow for women and men to be seen as equal. 3. A question I have from this viewpoint is how else would we incorporate women and other genders into an equal and level playing field in acting and the entertainment industry?

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1) I am thinking of gender neutral awards from the pov of a non-binary person.      2) I think that while gender neutral and do not feel recognized by these awards I can understand why it wouldn't be beneficial to others, however, I feel I would prefer awards that I can participate in. 3) A question I have from this viewpoint is would gender neutral awards impact sexism and allow for equal competition for all genders?  I new question I have in this topic is would gender neutral awards actually be beneficial to women in the long run?  ~Ava

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I am thinking of gender neutral awards from the point of view of a non-binary person who does not label myself as a female or male. I think that the big award shows for film and television should get rid of the male and female award segragation. I think this should happen for people like me, because I would either have to say that I am male or female when I am not, or just not participate and not be awarded for my actions. I feel as though this is unfair and that they should change this. My question is: How many non-binary people have gotten big awards in television and tv award shows

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I am thinking of awards given out to people who are gender neutral or transgendered in the point of view of a transgendered actor. I think that there shouldn't be a certain category for people who are transgendered; there should be one big category with multiple winners (ie, men, women, and gender neutral people). A question I have from this viewpoint is: would it be an appropriate decision to merge everyone together and hand out various awards, instead of one per male or female?

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I am thinking of gender neutral awards the topic of competition from the point of view of a female actor. I think by abolishing awards categories separated by gender, it would be difficult for me to be able to get recognition. Since there will be more actors competing for the one award, I would have to try to outshine the other competitors. A question I have from this viewpoint is how can a small actor/actress be able to rise to the top?

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I am thinking of neutral award categories from the perspective of a gender-queer person. I think that having only 2 set categories for awards forces me to choose and put a label on myself, and lacks the needed representation for people like me. A question I have from this perspective is: Don't you think that without more than 2 categories, the people that don't identify as either male or female would rather forfeit and not participate in the award ceremonies at all?

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I am thinking of "THW rid gender specific awards in television and movies" from the point of view of an unpopular female actress.

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I am thinking of "THW rid gender specific awards in television and movies" from the point of view of an unpopular female actress.

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I think that having gender specific awards is actually very beneficial for people like me. Having gender specific awards raises awareness of actresses in the entertainment division. This provides more opportunities for us. A question i have is how to make actresses more popular?

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I am thinking of gender neutral awards from the point of view of a non-binary person who does not label myself as a female or male. I think that the big award shows for film and television should get rid of the male and female award segragation. I think this should happen for people like me, because I would either have to say that I am male or female when I am not, or just not participate and not be awarded for my actions. I feel as though this is unfair and that they should change this. My question is: How many non-binary people have gotten big awards in television and tv award shows

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I am thinking of Gender-Neutral awards From the point of view of a non-binary person. I think that there should definitely be no separated categories, because if I was a non-binary person in  film/tv, I would want there to be room for me to get an award. A question I have from this viewpoint is, now a-days in award shows, if a non binary person gets an award, what category would they be in?

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1. I am thinking of gender segregated awards from the point of view of a non-binary person. 2. I think that segregated awards force me to adhere to specific gender roles such as men and woman and make me choose which "category" I am in. 3. A question I have from this viewpoint is Why is it necessary to force these awards into two categories based on gender?

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Would inclusive acting awards be equal for me?

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I am thinking of the topic (Gender Separated Awards) from the view point of a female.                                                                                                                                      A question I have from my viewpoint would be, would I be offered more Lead Roles? How does this fight against sexism?

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1. I am thinking of gender neutral awards from the point of view of a non-binary gender. I believe that gender neutral awards would be completely beneficial towards me, because it opens the floor to everybody, and doesn't force myself into gender boxes and stereotypes that have been set up by society.