Gender Spiral
Pirates, Vikings and Skateboarders (w/ Liv Hewson)
Aug 8, 2023
Liv Hewson, actor on Yellowjackets and Santa Clarita Diet, discusses their journey to top surgery, recommends queer literature, and shares their love for Sam Reid in Interview with the Vampire. They explore the challenges of accessing surgery for trans individuals and reflect on the fluidity of masculinity and femininity. Additionally, they delve into personal style, the importance of queer archives, and the impact of increasing mainstream awareness on their life.
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Quick takeaways
- Embrace true gender identity and reject societal norms; cisgender people need to understand and accept gender diversity.
- Connect with queer history and engage with the work of queer authors; preservation and sharing of knowledge inspire future generations.
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Embracing Identity and Rejecting Societal Norms
The guest, Liv Houston, discusses their experience as a non-binary person and emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true gender identity and rejecting societal norms. They reject the notion that being non-binary is a burden or something to be dealt with, instead asserting that it is cisgender people who need to do the work to understand and accept gender diversity. Liv encourages a shift in perspective, where cisgender people are responsible for their own discomfort and should aim to educate themselves and learn from queer and trans voices.
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