Trans* Lesson Plan

Sculpting Identity: Michael Dillon and the Birth of Modern Gender-Affirming Surgery

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In this enlightening episode of the Trans* Lesson Plan Podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life of Michael Dillon, a pioneering figure in transgender history. Michael became the first known transgender man to undergo phalloplasty, setting the stage for modern gender-affirming surgeries. From his groundbreaking medical procedures to his spiritual journey as a Buddhist monk, Michael's story is one of courage, resilience, and relentless pursuit of authenticity. Join us as we explore how this remarkable individual challenged societal norms, advocated for transgender rights, and left an indelible mark on both medical science and LGBTQ+ history.

CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/14/us/transgender-awareness-week-reveals-a-community-in-crisis/index.html

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Citations:

  • Dillon, Michael, et al. Out of the Ordinary a Life of Gender and Spiritual Transitions. The Lilliput Press, 2021.
  • Regan, Julie. “The Possibilities of Emptiness and the Realities of (Trans) Gender.” Living Treasure: Buddhist and Tibetan Studies in Honor of Janet Gyatso, Wisdom Publications, pp. 107–121, Accessed 6 June 2023.
  • Salvo, Victor. “Michael Dillon.” Edited by Owen Keehnen and Carrie Maxwell, Legacy Project Chicago, legacyprojectchicago.org/person/michael-dillon. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
  • Transguy. “FTM History - Brief History of FTM Trans Civilization.” TransGuys.Com, 16 May 2022, transguys.com/features/ftm-trans-history.
  • Ward, Lauren Ward, and Duncan Jones. “Michael Dillon: A Biographical Exhibition.” St Anne’s College Crest, www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk/life-here/library/blog/michael-dillon/. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
  • Whittle, ST. A Brief History of Transgender Issues. The Guardian (Guardian News and Media Limited), 2010.
  • “The World’s First Trans Phalloplasty - Michael Dillon.” FTMsurgery.Net, 10 Oct. 2019, www.ftmsurgery.net/first-trans-phalloplasty.htm.
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