What is Gender? - Beyond the Binary

What is Gender? -Beyond the Binary

This lecture by Michelle Paquette addresses the many facets of gender and its determination beyond the traditional male/female binary. This is the first in a series of educational talks with an LGBTQ focus. 45 people were in attendance in the Sanctuary with a lively Q&A afterwards.

A video recording was produced by MDUUC of the presentation and Q&A session, and is available on YouTube.

Online Video Available

The presentation includes an informative 1 hour talk on gender, beyond the binary. There is more to gender than just the binary, male and female, that we grow up with in Western culture. Learn about gender identity, gender presentation, gender orientation and the third gender concepts. Learn what's the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation.

What is Gender - Beyond the Binary

Extended Q&A Content

Lecture Handout - 4 pages (PDF, 1.5 Mb)