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What to talk about (for a class)

Started by Valerie Elizabeth, February 01, 2010, 02:13:26 AM

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Valerie Elizabeth

I'm guest speaking in a class (LGBT class) later today.  I know this is last minute, and I'm pretty confident about the class.  My goal isn't to put people to sleep though, and I feel that talking too much about me will do that.  I'm going to talk for probably 10 to 20 minutes, and then field questions.  Not that long, but something that needs a little prep work.

Can I get some ideas for topics to cover?  If you were in a class that was covering trans issues (and we're just starting with trans issues) what would you want to hear about?

Please let me know.
"There comes a point in life when you realize everything you know about yourself, it's all just conditioning."  True Blood

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Renate

As part of a panel I've addressed college classes.
It was fun and informative.

I think that the main points that I'd try to cover:

Theory
Sex determination is based on:

  • Chromosomal sex
  • Gonadal sex
  • Genital sex
  • Hormonal sex
  • Gender role
  • Gender identity
Gender identity is immutable and unrelated to sexual orientation.
Gender identity dysphoria.
The umbrella of ->-bleeped-<-.
Causes: Mostly unknown.
Controversies: DSM, BBL, HBS.

Transitioning
WPATH SOC
Speed and order of steps a personal choice

Well, that covers the first few hours! >:-)
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