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Two Scoops
Transcending Boundaries: Exploring Gender, Identity, and Social Movements
In this engaging episode of the Two Scoops Podcast, hosts Alexis Butler, Eli Blesky, and Branden sit down with special guest Elena Krell, a former Women's Studies professor at Vassar College and a queer and trans activist.
The conversation dives deep into topics such as gender studies, the complexities of gender identity and sexual orientation, and the intricacies of social movements. Alena shares her journey and insights on how these subjects intersect with race and culture, shining a light on the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community today. This thought-provoking discussion also touches on the evolving nature of identity, the impact of colonialism, and the societal constructs that shape our understanding of gender and sexuality. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode that challenges conventions and opens the floor for inclusive conversations.
You Can Find Elena At:
Insta: @heninfoxhouse YouTube: @heninthefoxhouse
Website: www.heninthefoxhouse.com
00:00 Welcome to the Two Scoops Podcast
00:22 Introducing Our Special Guest: Elena Krell
01:09 Elena's Journey in Women's Studies
01:50 The Impact of Teaching Gender Studies
05:14 Exploring Performance Studies
08:10 Challenges and Changes in Gender Identity
15:15 Intersectionality and Queer Theory
21:26 Personal Reflections and Broader Implications
39:28 Daily Struggles and Pronouns
40:42 Understanding Through Experience
42:09 The Impact of Politics on LGBTQ+ Issues
43:06 Respect and Identity
43:43 Challenges of Being a Gender Educator
45:11 Quarantine and Identity Exploration
49:43 The Fluidity of Identity
56:29 The Concept of Normativity
59:05 The Ever-Changing Self
01:06:28 Toxic Masculinity and Its Roots
01:11:35 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Citations referenced in this episode:
Muñoz, José Esteban. (1999). Disidentifications: Queers of Color And The Performance of Politics. Minnesota Press.
Anzaldua, G. (1987). Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza. Aunt Lute Books, San Francisco.
Smith, Andrea. (2005). Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide. Cambridge, MA: South End Press.
Gossett, Reina; Stanley, Eric A.; Burton, Johanna. (2022). Trap Door: Trans Cultural Production and the Politics of Visibility. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.