Pakistani activists talk transgender rights and the long road to equality 

By Sarah Elbeshbishi Pakistani transgender and khwaja sira (a traditional “third gender” in Pakistani culture) youth activists had a round-table discussion with University of Maryland students, alumni and faulty members at the LGBT Equity Center on Oct. 25.  The activists shared what it’s like to be transgender in Pakistan and what their work aims to accomplish.  “The two major goals revolves around education and economic … Continue reading Pakistani activists talk transgender rights and the long road to equality 

LGBT leaders discuss how to change the future of gender studies

By Ambriah Underwood At the 11th Annual DC Queer Studies Symposium held in Tawes Hall on April 13, students and community members learned the importance of LGBT history, including discussions from scholars and artists on the future of queer studies. With over 15 types of concurrent sessions held throughout the morning, TRANS(form)ing Queer brought together students and administrators for an event lasting from 8 a.m. … Continue reading LGBT leaders discuss how to change the future of gender studies