Sophia University Institute of Comparative Culture Lecture Series 2019



Transgender issues today:


A personal discussion with Jessica Lynn


18:30-20:00, June 24th, 2019


Room 301, 3F, Building 10, Sophia University


Who is Jessica Lynn?:


Jessica Lynn is an international speaker and outspoken advocate for transgender issues. She practices a form of advocacy which may be referred to as an investment in the future. Her presentations are focused on cis gender students at the college and university level. These are students looking forward to careers and positions that may directly affect the transgender community in the very near future. Her message is delivered at a time when students, faculty and staff can understand the issues of diversity as they apply to their studies. Her current audiences include university level law, psychology, gender studies, medical and sociology students and faculty. Most Universities bring her back each term for their new students. These universities include Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, Yale, Stanford and many more. www.jessicalynn.website <http://www.jessicalynn.website>.


What is the talk about?:


In this talk Ms. Lynn will share her life story while making use of statistics, charts, studies and other data, and approaches important issues relating to transgender experiences from a more emotional level. The presentation opens with a discussion of terminology and appropriate forms of addressing a gender sensitive issue. She discusses her transition and the protracted legal battle which followed it, as well as share the many emotional and painful issues she experienced during her transition. This is followed by a discussion of medical history, contrasting past treatment methodologies with the present recommendations. The talk aims to provide the participant with an understanding of the incidences of transgender birth, statistics on abuse, suicide rates and medical mal-practice, and to equip them with the tools be an Ally and the ability to recognize bigoted rhetoric.


This talk is organized by Professor David H. Slater in cooperation with Sonja Dale, PhD.


http://icc.fla.sophia.ac.jp/html/events/2019-2020/190624_Jessica_Lynn.pdf　


Language: English / No Prior registration necessary


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