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[ UUID ] 789c3501-d98b-4bb4-b343-2fb9c442a3f2
[ Session Name ] trans people speak for themselves [ Primary Space ] Queering MozFest
[ Submitter's Name ] Mud Howard [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] migrant
What will happen in your session?
i am a poet, activist and writer and i would love to host a session that collects trans people's experiences of gendered violence both online and in person (i.e. mr v. mrs or male v. female input boxes that will not let you move onto the next step without selecting, online comments, trolls and digital harassment, the rise of violence that accompanies the rising visibility of trans people, how the only trans bodies we see online are ones that fit into dominant beauty ideals including but not limited to thinness, whiteness, gender-conformity) and then take these first-hand stories and broadcasts them across the building that MozFest is hosted in-- a guerilla tactic of taking up sound-space and inhabiting air waves.
What is the goal or outcome of your session?
the goal of my session would be to give a platform for trans voices to be heard that extends beyond a "safe space" or closed-door discussion. most of the world is a safe space for straight and cisgender people, and this same world is very violent toward gender non-conforming people. this violence is often highly invisible, unless you or someone you love is experiencing it. i want trans voices and stories to disrupt everyday motions and make folks reflect on the ways that the unconscious ways the gender binary is so heavily knitted through our social fabric. i want people to hear real trans voices speak about this violence so that we can begin to end it.
If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.
i would love the access to speakers and an aux cord. i can bring a computer or a smartphone with audio files, but i would need the sound system to match.
Time needed
All weekend, as an installation, exhibit or drop-in session