Comments on: Episode 2: Opposites Attract http://missinglinkpodcast.wordpress.com/2007/08/31/episode-2-opposites-attract/ A Podcast on the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:04:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Kathleen Rogers http://missinglinkpodcast.wordpress.com/2007/08/31/episode-2-opposites-attract/#comment-9 Kathleen Rogers Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:33:50 +0000 http://missinglinkpodcast.wordpress.com/2007/09/09/episode-2-opposites-attract/#comment-9 I listened to this when you first posted it, but am just now getting back to comment. This episode really stuck with me. The whole concept of the fluidity of gender is a fascinating one, and an important one. Your essay gave some useful historical and cross-cultural perspective on the issue. In August, 2007 The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine ran a two part article on a Boston area physician who, in mid-life, had gone through the transition from male to female. It described his history, and the reactions of his patients, and his family. As one can imagine, his wife and children had a very painful time of it. I like to think that information such as presented in your podcast can open minds, and, perhaps, help to rewrite these stories in the future. Best, Kathleen I listened to this when you first posted it, but am just now getting back to comment. This episode really stuck with me. The whole concept of the fluidity of gender is a fascinating one, and an important one. Your essay gave some useful historical and cross-cultural perspective on the issue.

In August, 2007 The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine ran a two part article on a Boston area physician who, in mid-life, had gone through the transition from male to female. It described his history, and the reactions of his patients, and his family. As one can imagine, his wife and children had a very painful time of it. I like to think that information such as presented in your podcast can open minds, and, perhaps, help to rewrite these stories in the future.

Best,

Kathleen

]]> By: Sarah http://missinglinkpodcast.wordpress.com/2007/08/31/episode-2-opposites-attract/#comment-8 Sarah Sat, 22 Sep 2007 22:18:18 +0000 http://missinglinkpodcast.wordpress.com/2007/09/09/episode-2-opposites-attract/#comment-8 Another great episode! The essays have all done a great job thus far of blending more technical, scientific information with social and cultural insights and inquiry. Very informative and entertaining. I'm looking forward to the next episode! Another great episode! The essays have all done a great job thus far of blending more technical, scientific information with social and cultural insights and inquiry. Very informative and entertaining. I’m looking forward to the next episode!

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