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2018 Gender Odyssey

du 21 au 24 June 2018

Los Angeles, California

Two-Spirit Culture: Roles, Responsibilities, and Challenges

samedi 23 juin 2018 à 15:00–16:20 PDT
Oak
Workshop Description

This presentation will focus on current and historical perspectives regarding the development and usage of the term “two spirit.” Gender differences and appropriate gender behaviors are crucial to social functioning in western society, but transgender individuals are often viewed differently and harassed. They experience greater discrimination due to pre-existing social programming that will be discussed, along with available resources.

Conference Track

Professional

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Workshop Presenters

Michelle Enfield
Presenter Bio

Michelle Enfield, a Diné of the Red Running into the Water people Clan (Tachii’nii), is originally from Lukachukai, Arizona, but now resides in Los Angeles, California. She has trained in fine arts, and now studies psychology and business at Antioch University LA. She has first-hand experience working with homeless youth, as an HIV test counselor, and specifically with the Native American population providing HIV education, support, and referrals. She is a member of the Transgender Service Provider Network (TSPN) and co-chair of the Underrepresented Cultural Communities with the LA Department of Mental Health.

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