Gender Studies 333TF - Advanced Seminar: 'Trans Fem& Arts and Activism'

Trans Fem& Arts and Activism

Spring
2024
01
4.00
Niamh Timmons

TTH 01:45PM-03:00PM

Mount Holyoke College
123531
Shattuck Hall 107
ntimmons@mtholyoke.edu
This course centers the experiences, activism, and creative work of Trans Fem& people, which includes, but is not limited to, trans women, Two-Spirit, Hijra, (c)amab people, and others who identify with trans femininity. Throughout the term, we'll engage historic and contemporary activisms, read and watch creative work, and do our own creative work. We'll focus on activism ranging from Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries to Famillia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement and creative work by artists such as Kai Cheng Thom, Tourmaline, and Arielle Twist.

Prereq: 8 credits in Gender Studies.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.