

Gender, Transgender and the Middle Ages with Alicia Spencer-Hall and Blake Gutt
Dec 7, 2023
Scholars of trans and genderqueer scholarship in medieval studies, Alicia Spencer-Hall and Blake Gutt, discuss the meaning of terms like 'trans' and 'cis,' explore transgender and gender identity in relation to medieval thought, analyze gender representation in medieval literary texts, examine the story of a transgender saint facing transphobic structures, and delve into the complexities of gender assignment in saints' narratives.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Understanding the Meaning of 'Trans' and 'Cis'
03:15 • 2min
Transgender and Gender Identity
05:02 • 14min
Gender Representation in Medieval Literary Texts
19:12 • 21min
Exploring the Transphobic Structures and Celebrated Transness in the Story of a Transgender Saint
39:50 • 1min
Gender and Identity in Medieval Saints' Narratives
41:15 • 11min
Medieval Hagiography, Twitter Handles, Sponsors, and Book Updates
51:50 • 7min