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The Gender Show

From: Outright Radio
Series: Outright Radio Series 2003
Length: 58:45

Stories of butches, femmes and the question of gender. Read the full description.

Genderelenabg_small Stories of butches, femmes and the question of gender. This show features an interview with psychologist and gender expert Dr. Elena Escalera who explains gender markers, gender role expectations and more; writer Rob Zonfrelli, with his lengthened fricatives (lisp), can't keep the lid on his sissy; and writer Jenny Worley butches it up to get a job as a furniture mover for a day.

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Piece Description

Stories of butches, femmes and the question of gender. This show features an interview with psychologist and gender expert Dr. Elena Escalera who explains gender markers, gender role expectations and more; writer Rob Zonfrelli, with his lengthened fricatives (lisp), can't keep the lid on his sissy; and writer Jenny Worley butches it up to get a job as a furniture mover for a day.

Broadcast History

This show, in a slightly modified form, was originally distributed by PRI in May of 2003.

Timing and Cues

at or near 24:08 - 30-second station break

Related Website

http://outrightradio.org/series_2003.html