Month: March 2024
Transgender Day of Visibility
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31st)
City Tech’s 8th Annual Science Fiction Symposium
Jaida Clouden 12/1/23
The City Tech’s Science Fiction Symposium was a very interesting experience to be a part of. While Emily Hockaday was speaking, her reviews about how pop culture’s thoughts about the representation of nonbinary people/characters in books/films aren’t specifically sought. She states that due to the lack of representation or disheartening views of non-binaries, many people view them as robots and not humans.
In a conversation that occurred between Emily Hockaday and Marie Vibbert, they talk about the criticism being faced by humans being non-binary or gender fluid. They talk about the loss of depiction that comes with the custom. Marie states that there are a lot of depictions of robots to be nonbinary but not human beings.
The highlight of this event was when Marie Vibbert talked about the cartoon television series Steven Universe. She explains how there are several characters in this comic adaptation that are non-binary characters in it. The reason why this stood out to me the most is because Steven Universe was one of my favorite shows while growing up. Every character is unique in its own way, and it differentiates from common characters used in TV shows. Steven Universe exemplifies Gender and Sexuality and is an ally. Overall, being a part of the City Tech’s Science Fiction Symposium was influential.
Webinar “Freedom to teach: A conversation on Black and Queer/Trans Studies now”
Jaida Clouden 11/25/23
After attending this webinar, I learned the discriminative truth about Universities and the LGBTQ community.
The guest speakers helped educate me about the lack of recognition for LGBTQ students and their climate of fear.
A safe space and a welcoming community are needed on campuses. Without a safe space or recognition, LGBTQ students are inclined to face institutional traumas that affect the way they live and learn.
Overall, the webinar made me feel empowered to want to help students.
Lounge Room
New LGBTQIA+ Lounge Room
Come stop by the new LGBTQIA+ lounge room located in LG29B!
Meet the Intern
Gender & Sexualities 2023-2024 Intern
Hello, my name is Jaida, and I am an upper senior here at City Tech. I major in Professional and Technical Writing with a specialization in Biology. I am currently an intern for the Gender and Sexuality Studies Department. I will be producing content for the program and will be managing the G&S Instagram and OpenLab sites.
Human Sexuality (HEA) 1100 Course
Interested in learning about the Human Sexuality Course?
Click the image below to visit the Instagram Page
G&S Instagram Account
Take a look at the G&S Official Instagram!
G & S has taken a step into the social media side of the internet. Here, we will inform you about upcoming events and network with you all.
Meet Professor Dan Ryan
Hi, I’m Prof. Dan Ryan. I use he/him pronouns. My favorite class to teach in the Gender & Sexuality Studies minor at City Tech is Introduction to Studies in Maleness and Manhood (ENG 2170), where we study everything from literature by amazing new writers to films like Barbie, Oppenheimer, TMNT, and The Godfather. I’m also the faculty co-advisor for the student PRIDE club, which meets Thursdays during club hour in our new Pride lounge (LG29B). Come visit!
Meet the Coordinator
Hi, my name is Dr. Laura Westengard, and I use she/they pronouns. I am the Coordinator of the Academic Minor in Gender & Sexuality Studies and an Associate Professor in the English Department at City Tech. My favorite classes to teach are “Studies in Identity and Orientation” and “Gothic Literature and Visual Culture.” I am also the faculty co-advisor for the student PRIDE Club, which meets on Thursdays during club hour in our NEW Pride Lounge (LG29B). Come check it out sometime and say hi!
