100 POINTS What does Ensler suggest by her descriptions and explanation of “the elusive nature of security”? What does she mean by the term hard matter identity?

What is the “new paradigm” she discusses? (A paradigm is a system, organization, or pattern of behavior, beliefs, or practices.) How are the examples of those people who are willing to compromise their security essential to creating a new way of thinking and a new form of security?

How do those who risk their security open up a dialogue and discussion and promote a sense of inclusion in unlikely places?

What, in Ensler’s opinion, are some of the consequences of the desire to feel secure?

Ensler is actively working to raise social consciousness because of what she sees as the desecration (destruction) “of the primary resource of the world.” What messages or themes are you left with from Ensler’s work and activism?

How do you think security influences your sense of self, identity, and understanding of the world around you? Does Ensler’s talk seem relevant to you? Why or why not?