In an era when the governor of Florida proposes making it a crime for teachers to talk about LGBTQ issues with their students and the governor of Texas wants to outlaw providing gender appropriate care to trans children, it is imperative that we understand the increasingly incontrovertible scientific evidence that various queer identities are determined in utero. The research focuses on the combination of genetic and epigenetic factors that determine sexual orientation, gender identity, and many other manifestations of non-conforming queerness.
In an era when the governor of Florida proposes making it a crime for teachers to talk about LGBTQ issues with their students and the governor of Texas wants to outlaw providing gender appropriate care to trans children, it is imperative that we understand the increasingly incontrovertible scientific evidence that various queer identities are determined in utero. The research focuses on the combination of genetic and epigenetic factors that determine sexual orientation, gender identity, and many other manifestations of non-conforming queerness.
This lecture will feature this scientific information along with a viewing of photographic portraits of various members of the queer community by the St. Louis based queer artist Jess Dugan. A portfolio of this work has recently been acquired by KAM.
We will also hear real life, first hand accounts from local individuals who have achieved self-acceptance and then found affirmation in community. The presentation will be coordinated by Dirk Mol, a retired psychotherapist with degrees in philosophy, theology, and psychology and a frequent OLLI teacher and study group facilitator. He will be assisted by Anne Robin, M.R., and Tim Hutchinson.
Event Details and Registration
The lecture will be at Krannert Art Museum for those who want to attend in person. It will also be available online via zoom.
The in-person event will include a post-presentation reception to allow for conversation with the presenters. Come and celebrate the increasing visibility of queerness in our culture.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration, however, is required for OLLI members and their guests. To register yourself and a guest – log in to your OLLI account, and search under “Events” for “Queer Identity and Culture” member or guest. You may register yourself and GUEST(s) from the drop-down menu.
