The Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities at California State University Los Angeles and The Center for Sex and Gender Research at California State University Northridge Present: What relationships between trans empirical research and theory are helpful for trans activism? When does trans empirical research and theory get in the way of trans activism? What is the current state of trans activism, empirical research and theory about trans sex work and HIV positivity and risk prevention? Come join us as a distinguished panel discusses these questions.
Our visiting guest panelist is Dr. Viviane Namaste, author of Sex Change, Social Change and Invisible Lives, Associate Professor and Chair of the Simone de Beauvoir Institute, Concordia University, Montreal
Panelists from the Los Angeles area are Rosalyne Blumenstein, Masen Davis, Vivianna Hernandez, and Valerie Spencer
Moderators: Talia Bettcher and Jacob Hale Monday, October 13, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90036 1 block east of Highland Ave., 1/2 block north of Santa Monica Blvd.
Schedule for the Evening: 6:00-7:15 p.m.: reception with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks 7:15-8:15 p.m.: panel discussion 8:15-9:00 p.m.: audience discussion
Co-sponsored by Bienestar, Community Clinics Campaign, FTM Alliance of Los Angeles, Gay and Lesbian Center of Los Angeles, LOTUS (League of Trans- Unified Sisters), Transcend Empowerment Institute, Transgender Law Center, and Transgender Service Provider Network
This town hall meeting is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities at Cal State Los Angeles, please visit: http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/csgs/
For more information about the Center for Sex and Gender Research at Cal State Northridge, please visit: http://www.csun.edu/sexandgenderresearch