EPISODE · Jan 30, 2023 · 24 MIN
Ep 14 Third gender
from The Queer Ritual Podcast · host Riki B Malone
In Western cultures, we tend to view gender as existing within a binary. But globally, this isn't always the case. In this episode, I go over various third gender identities from around the world. Some of these identities have spiritual significance in their cultures, while some are also discriminated against. In certain instances, I think it's much better to use a culture's specific term instead of imposing Western terms like transgender, androgynous, or non-binary. I personally will use the term genderfluid to refer to myself in English, but I am okay with Lao or Thai people using the word kathoey with me.The Kapaemahu short film can be viewed here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO29QQm1-zMNew episodes post Monday and Friday!Listener questions and business inquiries: [email protected] IG: www.instagram.com/rikidementiaThank you for listening!
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In Western cultures, we tend to view gender as existing within a binary. But globally, this isn't always the case. In this episode, I go over various third gender identities from around the world. Some of these identities have spiritual significance in their cultures, while some are also discriminated against. In certain instances, I think it's much better to use a culture's specific term instead of imposing Western terms like transgender, androgynous, or non-binary. I personally will use the term genderfluid to refer to myself in English, but I am okay with Lao or Thai people using the word kathoey with me.The Kapaemahu short film can be viewed here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO29QQm1-zMNew episodes post Monday and Friday!Listener questions and business inquiries: [email protected] IG: www.instagram.com/rikidementiaThank you for listening!
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