Trans Identity Throughout History

February 10, 2004

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Class Plan

Discussion of the readings.

Tonight we will have the first movie of our mini-film series for the course. The film will be The Christine Jorgensen Story 1970 for you will be reading the introduction and preface to her autobiography for class today.

 

Readings
  • Transgender Warriors:
    • chapter 3, The Give Away
    • chapter 4, They Called Her "Hommasse"
    • chapter 5, Our Sacred Past
  • Introduction and Preface to Christine Jorgensen: A Personal Autobiography (CP)
  • "The Celebration of Difference: The Institution of the Berdache among Native Americans" from Becoming Visible" (CP)

 

 

Class Assignments
Please bring in a thank you note for the speaker that came to class last week. Make sure the letter is in a sealed envelope with a stamp -- I will address them and send them out.