SEMINAR DESCRIPTION

This course will surface the ways in which LGBTQ+ people and communities have impacted the ways in which mainstream American culture has been shaped by cultural production derived from thinking that challenges heteronormativity in post-World War II America until the validation of same sex marriage in 2014 Through the lenses of queer theory, evolving queer history, Since the emergence of “homosexuality” and “transsexuality” as identities in the late 19th century, queer culture has been presumed to develop in the margins of American life, ancillary to and shaped by heterosexual norms. Yet, the vast majority of queer people in the last hundred years have lived (to at least some degree) in the closet, allowing them to exist in the mainstream while maintaining a distinctly non-normative identity. Thus, to quote bell hooks, allowing them "to bring the margin into the center." In 15 meetings over the course of the semester, through lectures, discussions, texts, slides, films and video, we will explore the ways in which transformative integration of queer designs for living have occurred. Highlighting pivotal events and shifts in American cultural, political, and creative history this course will provide food for thought about the ways in queerness is integral to American notions of progress and freedom.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

RE: Researching The History and Status of Transgender People

The first thing I would encourage you to do is go to the LGBTQ+ Community Center on 13th Street between 7th & 8th Ave and try to find a staff member there who is focused on transgender people who are served by the Center. Ask them what organizations exist in NYC that are addressing the needs of trans folk, particularly those address health issues associated with transitioning. In addition, go Callen Lorde Health Center (https://callen-lorde.org) and speak with them about the research you are doing. Ask them what current literature, resources and experts should be part of your research. Here is an article you should read that lists source material https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/ethically-navigating-evolution-gender-affirmation-surgery/2023-06 A book you should read is Paul B. Preciado, Testo Junkie, https://transreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-17_5c8eabc4e976f_TestoJunkieFullcopy.pdf Here is a site dedicated to literature/books/texts about transgender issues. https://transreads.org/ This film is also a landmark in the presentation of trans health issues. Southern Comfort https://tubitv.com/movies/319922/southern-comfort which was the basis for this musical theatre piece, https://namt.org/musicals/southern-comfort/ The Agressives is also a film to watch https://tubitv.com/movies/685375/the-aggressives These articles dive into blackmarket gender reassignment. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2016/01/29/how-an-ugly-internet-black-market-profits-off-trans-discrimination/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/underground-transgender-woman-black-market-drugs-transition/story?id=38543011 https://medium.com/@chichiafricaagu/black-market-hormones-can-kill-you-heres-why-47aaddcfb8d6 https://www.latinousa.org/2014/02/28/gender-reassignment-black-market/ You should also familiarize yourself with what is offered by the the Sylvia Rivera Law Center...https://srlp.org/about/

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Erika Bauer - Final Project

 Link to my final project https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10M3X31MtgSnCAicMzf6pDhINFAjSNRaGX8BJnh3_9Eg/edit