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Gender 101: An Introduction to the Nature of the Transgendered
1993, 40 minutes
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From back of VHS box: Finally a video to help the viewer understand the perspective of the many facets of the gender world. Prominent figures involved in the education and support of others share their experiences, breathing life into the textbook definition used to describe these behaviors. While definitive answers may be elusive, GENDER 101, the video, prompts us all to ask better questions and prepares us for the challenges of the future. Contributors include: Merissa Sherrill Lynn Dr. Sheila Kirk Yvonne Cook Virginia Prince Eve Buchert Dr. Peggy Rudd Linda Buten Jane Ellen Fairfax Sister Mary Elizabeth Canon Clinton R. Jones Dallas Denny Holly Boswell Carol Beecroft Dr. Stayon & Holly Cross Suggested Retail $29.95

VHS box in Rikki Swin Audio/Visual Collection at the Transgender Archives at the University of Victoria.

Talking-head interviews with many leaders from International Foundation for Gender Education and Tri-Ess, as well as sympathetic cis therapists. Most presenters are white fem-presenting, including cross-dressers, transsexuals, and "transgenderists." Shot at The 7th Annual Coming Together-Working Together Convention

Laura Horak, based on viewing of VHS at the Transgender Archives at the University of Victoria (3 June 2019).
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