Transgender awareness week aims for increased interest
By: Steve Kunkler
Transcendence is set to battle prejudice and discrimination this week, along with increasing awareness of the oppression faced by transgender individuals.
The 4th annual Transgender Awareness Days, held today through Friday on campus, will give students and faculty a chance to learn about the University’s transgender community and their struggles.
There are several goals Transcendence, which provides a supportive and a friendly environment for the transgender community, has set for this week.
Joelle Ruby Ryan, founder of Transcendence and active communication officer, said this week is meant to introduce people to the diversity of the transgender community, and to help those who are not familiar with the group to understand the difficulties gender variant people face.
She also wants people to become more involved in Transcendence and realize gender is an issue that affects everyone.
“Everyone is restricted by gender roles and restrictions and can benefit from understanding the value of questioning gender,” she said.
Among the activities planned is a day of remembrance on Thursday for transgendered victims of hate crimes.
There will also be events which Amanda Monyak, community liaison for Transcendence, hopes will get people in the door and learning more about the organization. She said the gender monologues activity will produce discussion on gender.
“[The monologue] is a chance for people to express themselves creatively,” she said.
Other events include a presentation by Ryan Sallans on the transformation process he experienced.
There are other goals Transcendence has for the University. This includes recognition for gender neutral people.
The University currently does not allow forms to be filled out without choosing either male or female, Transcendence Secretary Marlene Bomer said. Another issue Bomer believes should be addressed is gender neutral bathrooms.
“It’s part of the goal of Transcendence is to get these things recognized by the University,” Bomer said.
TRANSGENDER AWARENESS DAYS
Monday, Nov. 17th:
Trans 101: Union 201 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Woubi Cheri: Film Showing, Lillian Gish Theater, Hannah Hall, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18:
Gender Rebel: Film Showing, Union 316, 4 – 6 p.m.
Ryan Sallans: Speaker, Union 316, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
“What the T?” Hannah Hall 107, 9 – 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 19:
Gender Monologues Workshop: Union 207, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gender Monologues Presentation: Union 207, 6 – 7:45 p.m.
Hidden Transgenderism: Union 207, 8 – 11 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20:
Day of Remembrance: Union 207, 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Friday, Nov.21:
Safe Zone Training: Union 314, noon – 2 p.m.
Rocky Horror: Movie and Shadow Cast – Union 314, noon – 2 p.m.
Rocky Horror Tickets: $5 at door and $3 with advance purchase or costume
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