The main objective of this cycle is to establish a conversation about what is understood by gender through conversations, workshops and colloquiums, making visible perceptions of the feminine and the masculine.
My 11: From shamans to transvestites
The talk is an introduction to the Trans theme open to the public, where the origin of the problems of the current Trans community will be reviewed, reviewing the history where Trans has been present in most cultures in the world since ancient times. It will be dictated by Kris Córdova Durán, Trans Activist and founding member of OTD Chile (Organizing Trans Diversities).
Mi 18 Oct: Artistic and cultural production from a gender perspective
Conversation that will delve into equality of conditions, opportunities and access to the country's cultural production. Do we have a better scenario today, independent of sex and gender? The professionals Evelyn Larenas, Karen Vergara, Rosario Fernández, Nicolás Cancino will try to answer.
Tue 24 and Wed 25 Oct: Writing and reading workshop with a gender perspective
The journalist Arelis Uribe, author of the book of short stories “Quiltras” and the anthology of columns “Que explote todo”, will hold this two-day workshop as a space for reflection on the influence of gender on literature. Attendees will present their own text to work on in workshop mode.
Mon 6 Nov: New masculinities colloquium
Ways to understand masculinity will be the topic of the day, along with other topics such as diversity, orientation and gender identity. By Alexis Valenzuela, Researcher and author of the Book “Masculinities and female professions” and Dr. Gonzalo Soto, PhD in Psychology, academic at the Central University.
In addition, on October 16, at 10 a.m., there will be a gender workshop for older adults. It will be dictated by Sonia Romero, author of the book “Violence against women in the context of a couple.” This within the framework of a collaboration with the School of Social Work of the Metropolitan Technological University (UTEM).