"Histories and Epistemologies of Transgenderism and Transsexuality, Eunichism, and Homosexuality in China" presented by Howard Chiang

SEMINAR BY HOWARD CHIANG: "Histories and Epistemologies of Transgenderism
and Transsexuality, Eunichism, and Homosexuality in China"

Thursday, January 14, 2010
4:00-6:50 p.m.
LGBT Center Fishbowl Conference Room

Howard Chiang is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in the Program in History of Science at Princeton University. He is the Founding Editor of Critical Studies in History and the Coordinator for the History and Theory Reading Group, which meets regularly in New York City. In this seminar, we will read and discuss three of Howard's works in progress, on "China Trans Formed: An Overview," "The Demise of Eunuchism," and "Epistemic Modernity and the Emergence of Homosexuality in China."

NOTE: The seminar is part of LTCS250 "Queer Chinese Cultures," offered by Larissa Heinrich, but this particular meeting is open to participants who do the reading in advance. If you'd like to attend the seminar, please contact Larissa for information and materials.