I want to find some movies, books, or TV shows that might help my parents better understand my experience of gender, the whole concept of gender dysphoria and being non-binary, etc.
For a revamp of my school's CEFR B1/B2 level English #teaching (lower to upper intermediate) literature component I'm looking for poems, short stories, and novels (for first pages assignments) and, most of all, a modern play!
The focus, and here's the catch, is #diversity. Anything that asks our pupils to see others than the neurotypical cis white hetero male perspective. #queerlit#bipoclit#nntlit, all suggestions would be welcome!
At the instigation of @jessica and other trans and queer siblings, my ADHD has compelled me to assemble a basic guide or primer on LGBTQ+ Media, Literature, and Culture for those getting their footing in our community. This is not authoritative, this just one rando queer trans gal's perspective on the keys to queer culture and art.
This will be very loosely organized and potentially chaotic...do not be afraid, my brain is just weird. Also, once the whole thread is up, feel free to add your own notes on key artists, media, moments, and more.
I'm now reading "Personal Score" by Ellen van Neerven and it's magnificent. The writing style, the approach to the often challenging subject matter... It was no surprise to learn that van Neerven is a poet.
The book's very topical following the World Cup, since it centres on the author's relationship to soccer. As well as their experience growing up First Nations in Meanjin.
The para that hit me hardest:
"Call it 'Australia syndrome', the relationship that non-Indigenous people have with the land. The culture shock of being on Aboriginal land, the clash of fantasy and reality. Where are we?"
Made me think of the time an Aussie writer I love used the "north wind" as a synonym for cold. Made me think of the men in Santa suits melting in the summer heat. Where are we?