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Inaugural Lecturer to Address Transsexualism in Iran

Started by Shana A, February 23, 2011, 09:25:52 AM

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Shana A

February 23, 2011, 09:25:52 AM
Inaugural Lecturer to Address Transsexualism in Iran
Afsaneh Najmabadi

Harvard University professor Afsaneh Najmabadi, who will present the first talk in Miranda Joseph Endowed Lecture, will discuss issues facing transsexuals in Iran.
By University Communications February 22, 2011

http://uanews.org/node/37048

Today, Iran carries out more sex reassignment surgeries than any other country except Thailand, and transsexuals are increasingly recognized and tolerated by the Iranian government.

Yet the tolerance of transsexuality comes with the price of vigorously condemning homosexuality.

To discuss this and a range of other contemporary legal, psychological and religious issues facing transsexuals in Iran, Harvard University professor Afsaneh Najmabadi will speak during a March 4 lecture at the University of Arizona.
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