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Gender Spiral

"I'm Just a Woman" (w/ Roberta Colindrez)

Jul 11, 2023
Roberta Colindrez, known for roles in A League of Their Own, Vida, Fun Home, discusses gender identity's influence on clothing choices, the struggles of embracing femininity, and the challenges of wardrobe choices for characters in film and television. They also talk about gendered interactions in the entertainment industry and the pressure on actors to represent the LGBTQ+ community.
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Quick takeaways

  • The importance of discussing and understanding gender expansiveness and the exploration of queer masculinity in cis women.
  • The challenges of finding clothing that fits non-binary or plus-size bodies and the reliance on platforms like eBay to discover unique pieces that align with personal style.

Deep dives

Gender exploration and queer masculinity

The podcast episode delves into the concept of gender expansiveness and the exploration of queer masculinity in individuals who still identify as cis women. The speaker, a butch lesbian, shares personal experiences of unlearning societal expectations of femininity and embracing a more expansive understanding of women that includes queer masculinity. The importance of discussing and understanding gender expansiveness is highlighted, as well as the fascination with individuals who identify as male but have reclaimed queer femininity.

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