Bent TV's video: Bent TV: The T on the T Trans in Conversation: Dr Ryan Gustafsson - Korean Adoptee Experiences

Dr. Ryan Gustafsson is a podcaster, researcher, and writer, based at the University of Melbourne. A Gemini, reluctantly so, whose gender journey is ongoing, identifying as queer young, with gender expression and identity beginning much later, and recently became a non-binary uncle. Trained in continental philosophy (phenomenology) and social theory, they conduct research on Korean transnational adoption, transracial adoptee lived experiences, migration, and diaspora. Ryan is co-founder of the Philosophies of Difference (PoD) group and the Korean Adoptee Adoption Research Network (KAARN). They also co-produce podcasts on Korean adoption and trans experiences. Hosted by Dr. Tobi Evans (he/they) is a social justice facilitator and feral queer academic working in local government. To find out more about Dr. Ryan Gustafsson visit: https://www.RyanGustafsson.com/ Podcasts mentioned 1. Adopted Feels, visit: https://www.adoptedfeels.com/ .... is a conversational podcast on (predominantly Korean) adoption, covering topics including curiosity around origins, activism, racism, connection to Korea, search and reunion, and adoption research. 2. The Call Me By My Name Project: A Trans Oral History Podcast, (Apple) .... features interviews with trans and gender diverse people in and around Naarm/Melbourne. The podcast has released 2 seasons (2018-2019) and is currently on hold. To find out more about The Shed visit: https://www.theshedsupport.org.au/ - http://ftmshed.com.au/ A Melbourne based support group for trans masculine people, including people who are non-binary and those who are questioning or exploring their gender, who meet up to support each other and build resilience through sharing personal experiences of trans life. To find out more about Transgender Victoria - trans and gender diverse advocacy visit: https://tgv.org.au/ Visit: https://tgv.org.au/information/for-trans-people To find out more (and the latest) about The Victorian Pride Centre visit: https://www.PrideCentre.org.au/ To find out more about Minus18 - Changing the Lives Of LGBTIQA+ Youth in Australia visit: https://www.Minus18.org.au/ To find out how to listen to JOY 94.9 - LGBTIQA+ Community Media visit: https://www.joy.org.au/