1. Introduction - Our collective battle through COVID-19 2. Gender Stats:- * Men Number of Close Friends - https://www.americansurveycenter.org/why-mens-social-circles-are-shrinking/ * Comfortable having an LGBT child - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/new-poll-majority-of-u-s-adults-are-comfortable-having-lgbtq-children-fewer-than-1-in-3-know-someone-who-is-transgender/ * Men six time more likely as women to seek divorce if partner has a major illness - https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/men-more-likely-leave-spouse-who-has-cancer-flna1c9450218 BUT THEY GOT IT WRONG. The retraction - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0022146515595817 https://retractionwatch.com/2015/07/21/to-our-horror-widely-reported-study-suggesting-divorce-is-more-likely-when-wives-fall-ill-gets-axed/
* Contents: 1. Still Here amid COVID-19. * * 2. Returning to the Drag March * * 3. What is Genderqueer anyway? / Becoming "they/them" * * 4. Gender awareness in public - costs and benefits * * 5. Review of OUT and Advocate magazines. * * https://www.out.com/ * * https://www.advocate.com/ * * * Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents: 1. The Current COVID world * * 2. Philosopher Alain De Botton's advice for these times on James Corden * * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IfvTn7eF0g * * The School of Life * * https://www.theschooloflife.com/london/ * * 3. Tips for these gender times * * 4. Working from Home - Queer Pitfalls * * 5. Eurovision 2020 * * Lithuania - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EAUxuuu1w8 * * Russia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_dWvTCdDQ4 * * Iceland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HU7ocv3S2o * Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Does Gender Mature with Age? 1. Experiences in Public 2. Introduction to Drag Makeup Comprehensive https://us.kryolan.com/event/intro-drag-make-up-comprehensive Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
So, what's happening over this long break? 1. What's been happening https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/datablog/2017/nov/17/same-sex-marriage-survey-religion-drove-the-no-vote https://www.businessinsider.com.au/marriage-equality-results-by-electorate-blaxland-2017-11 2. When a group challenges your gender My advice: __ __ Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Australia doesn't have same-sex marriage? Well, not yet. 1. What is a plebiscite? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Marriage_Law_Postal_Survey 2. Why doesn't Australia have same-sex marriage yet? 3. The No campaign http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2017/08/31/gay-marriage-advocates-hit-back-at--no--ads.html http://www.smh.com.au/comment/tony-abbott-on-why-same-sex-marriage-would-fundamentally-change-society-20170912-gyfi4f.html 4. The Yes campaign http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-26/ssm-frances-abbott-endorses-yes-vote-same-sex-marriage/8988126 5. Polling and likely result https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_opinion_of_same-sex_marriage_in_Australia http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-06/same-sex-marriage-result-calculator/8856294 Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
1. Pride event - Community Day http://www.fiertemontrealpride.com/en/project/community-day/ 2. Pride event - Illusion http://www.fiertemontrealpride.com/en/project/illusion/ Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents: 1. Drag March https://www.timeout.com/newyork/lgbt/the-nyc-drag-march Gothamist - Great photos!! http://gothamist.com/2017/06/24/photos_the_resplendant_queens_and_k.php#photo-1 Outside the Stonewall in singing "Somewhere over the Rainbow" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLXsVsSSdAg 2. Pride March https://www.nycpride.org/events/the-march/ Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents: 1. Heineken's #OpenYourWorld campaign https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wYXw4K0A3g 2. In a push for equality, IOC wants to add mixed-gender events to Olympic program https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/04/28/in-a-push-for-equality-ioc-wants-to-add-mixed-gender-events-to-olympic-program/ 3. Poll: Transgender rights in your country https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/01/transgender-rights-how-supportive-is-your-country/ Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents: 1. Protecting transgender rights and protections https://www.henhudschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=476&ModuleInstanceID=10192&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=29079&PageID=8182&GroupByField=&GroupYear=0&GroupMonth=0&Tag= 2. Guest contributor Amanda Prosser talks about her upcoming project Survivors Discussing Amanda's work in a previous podcast http://genderqueeruniverse.blogspot.com/2017/01/hanne-gaby-odiele-supporting-corporate.html Amanda's Youtube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4IDpbQqpMd-dszCA6loVjQ 3. Seeking Gender Originality http://www.instyle.com/fashion/man-repeller-leandra-medine-personal-style-essay Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents:- 1. Gender empathy - thought provoking video CNN - Male actor dresses as woman to experience sexual harassment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvNZt1T5rAQ 2. Gender dream safe zone 3. Harvard Project Implicit https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/ 4. Moved to wonderful New York!
1. World Economic Forum - Disrupting the Status Quo of Gender Roles - 18 January 2017 https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2017/sessions/disrupting-the-status-quo-of-gender-roles Alternative link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MoaKjOTTY4 2. Wonderful YouTuber - Amanda Parnell Amanda & Amanda - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt4jWmOFa3VdwkP4O2ezu4_QMTyaZ0TsN Mystery Cities - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt4jWmOFa3Vf8dt4CT4FnUi-TkosAJAxi 3. Hanne Gaby Odiele reveals she is intersex http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/01/23/model-hanne-gaby-odiele-reveals-she-intersex/96622908/ http://lifestylehunters.com/style-icon-hanne-gaby-odiele/
1. New Year, New Branding! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-dressing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genderqueer 2. Thoughts of a woman who wore men's clothes for a month. https://www.thefword.org.uk/2017/01/i-wore-mens-clothes-for-a-month-and-it-changed-my-life/ Website: http://genderqueeruniverse.blogspot.com/ Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
1. My visit to Stonewall Inn http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/introduction/stonewall-intro/ http://www.civilrights.org/archives/2009/06/449-stonewall.html 2. Kinky Boots https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinky_Boots_(musical) Clip of Wayne Brady as Lola - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s9UtjCvQtM Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents: 1. Cities lead forward anti-trans discrimination http://www.hrc.org/blog/municipal-equality-index-shows-noteworthy-progress-on-transgender-equality http://www.hrc.org/blog/municipal-equality-index-2016-all-star-cities 2. Target will stop separating toys and bedding into girls' and boys' sections http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11494778 3. Crossdressing Ken doll sparks backlash, then huge support http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/crossdressing-ken-doll-cake-sparks-8701709 http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/incredible-hulk-princess-cake-brings-6453000 4. Mattel produces an Ashley Graham Barbie doll http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/589120/lifestyle/healthandwellness/mattel-creates-an-ashley-graham-barbie-doll-with-no-thigh-gap 5. Tokyo Comic-con lifts ban on male crossdressers http://www.inquisitr.com/3650224/tokyo-comic-con-lifts-ban-on-men-crossdressing-cosplays-which-upset-attendeess/ 6. Tokyo crossplay event! http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/11/03/our-reporter-heads-to-an-all-male-crossplay-event-and-the-results-are-gorgeous/ 7. A beautiful love story https://medium.com/abc-news-australia/love-doesnt-need-labelling-afa1e142b5f0#.85w079gvk Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents: 1. Be aware of possible hate crimes https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/sep/28/hate-crime-horrible-spike-brexit-vote-metropolitan-police Day 1 in Trump's America - https://twitter.com/i/moments/796417517157830656 2. Sort important things out now http://www.themarysue.com/trans-in-america-2016/ 3. Remember there is beauty in the world Jordan Smith - Chandelier - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHR4oOIcVZo Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
1. INTERESTING TIMES... http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/06/opinion/campaign-stops/the-men-feminists-left-behind.html?_r=0 2. #HEFORSHE #HeForShe Facebook discussion - https://www.facebook.com/HeForShe/ 3. QUEER BRIDES LEAD LGBT PROTEST http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2729737/Here-come-brides-Androgyne-husband-wife-wear-dresses-Moscow-registry-office-wedding-precedent-confused-anti-gay-administration.html?ito=social-facebook Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
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How Cami heard about it.. Why was Mrs Cami interested in the drag course? Week 0 - Not knowing what to expect Week 1 - Introduction lecture - what is drag? Weekend 1 - Outfit shopping Week 2 - Padding, Tucking, Movement, Initial Routine Planning Weekend 2 - Makeup shopping Week 3 - Makeup Week 4 - Rehearsal 1 Week 5 - Dress Rehearsal Week 6 - Dress rehearsal 2 + Professional drag performing Week 7 - The performance! Cami (Cami Flage) outfit and routine - Carmen Sandiego Mrs Cami (B. Trothed) outfit and routine - Mon Amour Final Review Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Understanding Children's Gender - https://www.genderspectrum.org/explore-topics/parenting-and-family/ Support statistics referenced in a previous podcast - http://crossdressingcanopy.blogspot.com.au/2016/07/managing-queer-risks.html Good response - How can I support my friend who is transgender http://www.7cups.com/qa-lgbtq--17/how-can-i-support-my-friend-who-is-transgender-410/ StoryCorps & NPR - The Saint of Dry Creek - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wHjJUdN16k Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
1. Rise in Transgender and Gender in Google Trends 2. Podcast aims remain the same. http://genderqueeruniverse.blogspot.com/2013/08/corsets-salons-football.html 3. Podcast - What's most downloaded, What isn't... 4. "Choosing a Counsellor" - an epilogue http://genderqueeruniverse.blogspot.com/2016/03/choosing-counsellor.html Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents 1. Icebreakers * If you were stuck on a deserted island and you could only have one piece of feminine clothing, what would it be? * Do you prefer flats, 2-inch heels, or 4-inch heels? * Favourite piece of jewellery? http://www.ebay.com/bhp/clip-on-earring-converters * Where would you go, anywhere in the world, for a femme night out? 2. Trans movies and TV shows Anika's pick: Transparent - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transparent_(TV_series) 3. Genderfluid - Definitions 4. Role Models Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
EXERCISE (WOMEN'S HEALTH, SHAPE) Average Rating 8/20 (Femmeness 1.5/5, Informative 3.5/5, Inspiring 2/5, Gender Fluidity 1/5) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Scientific Studies (HBO) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rnq1NpHdmw BRIDAL (1 UNNAMED) Average Rating 5/20 (Femmeness 3/5, Informative 2/5, Inspiring 0/5, Gender Fluidity 0/5) TEENS (SEVENTEEN) Average Rating 10/20 (Femmeness 2/5, Informative 3/5, Inspiring 4/5, Gender Fluidity 1/5) MATURE INTEREST (OPRAH, SOUTHERN LADY, COWGIRL, WOMAN'S DAY) Average Rating 5.8/20 (Femmeness 1.5/5, Informative 1.8/5, Inspiring 1.5/5, Gender Fluidity 1/5) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Dr. Oz and Nutritional Supplements (HBO) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA0wKeokWUU WOMAN'S INTEREST (BUST, COSMOPOLITAN, ESSENCE, GLAMOUR, MARIE CLAIRE, SHEEN) Average Rating 9/20 (Femmeness 3.2/5, Informative 2.7/5, Inspiring 2.3/5, Gender Fluidity 0.8/5) FASHION (ALLURE, BAZAAR, ELLE, INSTYLE, NYLON, VOGUE) Average Rating 10.8/20 (Femmeness 3.2/5, Informative 2.8/5, Inspiring 2.3/5, Gender Fluidity 2.5/5) CONCLUDING THOUGHTS Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents: 1. The Orlando shooting - managing queer risks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_violence_against_LGBT_people_in_the_United_States 2. Dr Elizabeth Riley and Raina Jardin's presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJua6RsgxGc 3. Jodie Dawson's blog piece - Toilet Talk http://jodiedawson.blogspot.com/2016/06/toilet-talk.html 4. Selfish Crossdressing? Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents: 1. WILL THE RIO OLYMPICS RE-DEFINE GENDERED SPORTS? http://www.smh.com.au/sport/olympics/rio-2016/rio-olympics-2016-why-transgender-issues-could-dominate-the-games-20160605-gpbx24.html http://sportsscientists.com/2016/05/hyperandrogenism-women-vs-women-vs-men-sport-qa-joanna-harper/ Boyce MJ, Baisley KJ, Clark EV, Warrington SJ - Are published normal ranges of serum testosterone too high? Results of a cross-sectional survey of serum testosterone and luteinizing hormone in healthy men. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15476527 2. MEN COMPETING AS WOMEN? http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/1936-berlin-olympics-how-dora-the-man-competed-in-the-woman-s-high-jump-a-649104.html Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents:- 1. Why Cami? - Why do I have a female name? 2. The weird ways of posing females http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/dl-opinion/have-you-ever-seen-a-man-asked-to-pose-like-this-20141130-3lk4q http://imgur.com/gallery/vGJCD Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents: RAPUNZEL DRESS http://imgur.com/gallery/Qxre0XQ GENDER FLUID: GIRL, BOY, NON-BINARY http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-23/gender-fluidity-boy-girl-non-binary/7270260 YOUTUBER GRACE - SEADRESA https://www.youtube.com/user/Seadresa/videos GAY ACCEPTANCE / MARRIAGE POLLING http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/POP-natl-trends-nov-2014.pdf http://www.pewforum.org/2015/07/29/graphics-slideshow-changing-attitudes-on-gay-marriage/ GREATER ACCEPTANCE - WHY? SheZow - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2070443/plotsummary http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2070443/synopsis Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
How to go about choosing a counsellor! Contents:- 1. How I realised I needed a counsellor. 2. Finding a counsellor for the first time. 3. Finding a counsellor this time. 4. Writing an initial email to my counsellor. Related podcasts:- http://genderqueeruniverse.blogspot.com/2014/07/chat-with-tg-counsellor-academic-dr.html http://genderqueeruniverse.blogspot.com/2015/11/chat-with-kink-poly-aware-sex-therapist.html Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
The Danish Girl - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810819/ Non-binary people challenges - http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/oct/13/greater-transgender-visibility-hasnt-helped-nonbinary-people-like-me Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com
Contents: 1. A Revolutionary Surgery Could Finally Let Trans Women Carry Children http://mic.com/articles/128972/uterus-transplant-surgery-could-let-trans-women-have-children#.UVQjIx027 2. Lonely men http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/mens-health/11996473/2.5-million-men-have-no-close-friends.html http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/millions-of-men-have-no-close-friends-20151116-gl03cp.html 3. Fashion - Ann Taylor Tall Velvet Pencil Skirt - http://www.anntaylor.com/tall-velvet-pencil-skirt/386612 Tall Back Zip Peplum Top - http://www.anntaylor.com/tall-back-zip-peplum-top/388823?skuId=19737058&defaultColor=5319&colorExplode=false&catid=cat810094&_requestid=2243080 Marked Boucle Jacket - http://www.anntaylor.com/marled-boucle-jacket/390569 4. Transgender inspiration - Isabel Jimenez http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/storywall/transgender-today/stories/isabel-jimenez Email: genderqueeruniverse@gmail.com