Slut PhD

Alternative Masculinities: An Interview with Doug Robinson


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In this episode, Julie interviews playwright Doug Robinson about his experiences growing up and living as a gender non-conforming man. A pressing point in their conversation is the need for a social equivalent for feminine butch for men. We have come to accept a gender identity/presentation (at least for queer women) of "woman, but kind of masculine," but we have no corresponding identity/presentation of "man, but kind of feminine." Inspired by male seahorses, who can carry the babies of their species, Doug argues for a more expansive social construction of masculinity.

Mentioned in this episode:

You Know Me Well by Nina LaCour and David Levithan

Also, if you're in the DC area this Feb through March, you can see one of Doug's plays!

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Slut PhDBy Julie Fennell