Tag: trans

What Does It Mean To Be Queer?
Is everyone transgender? Can straight people identify as queer? Shon Faye asks: If queerness is defined by a rejection of labels how should queers differentiate and support the identities most vulnerable to patriarchal oppression?
Another Pride is Possible
Contested for its recent commercialism and embrace of dubious organisations, Pride nonetheless remains an important event for the queer community for a variety of reasons. With austerity disproportionately affecting the queer community, there isn't a better time for Pride to be repoliticised.
Trans feminisms: Roz Kaveney & Ellis Suzanna Slack
On this week's show James Butler is joined by Roz Kaveney & Ellis Suzanna Slack as they discuss trans- and sex worker-inclusive feminisms.
Douze Points! 7 Reflections on Conchita, Trans Issues and Eurovision
"Douze point... Austria!" Conchita Wurst was the winner of the recent Eurovision Song Contest. We all know the competition is political, but Conchita stole the show - and the media spotlight - for herself both musically and politically.