Parents who allow their children to choose what gender they would like to be based on their feelings are hardly fit to be called parents. An exploration of gender identity features interviews with experts and everyday people. Katie courics natgeo documentary to examine gender revolution. Gender revolution extended trailer national geographic. Table of contents we are in the midst of a gender revolution 3 introduction 5 understanding yourself to understand gender 6 gender identity and gender. Katie couric brings the gender revolution to tca deadline. Feb 25, 2017 in january 2015, a general population survey of 1,000 people age 1834 was conducted by fusion media. Nonbinary and intersex issues also receive some air time, but the main focus remains on binary. The national geographic special explores the complexities of gender through social and scientific lenses. Tonight, katie couric will chronicle how gender and the concept and understanding of gender has evolved over the decades in her new documentary gender revolution.
Mar 06, 2012 when we look at the contrast between 1950 and today, it may appear that we are in the midst of an ongoing and irreversible revolution in gender roles and relationships. A journey with katie couric, airing tonight on the national geographic channel, is a twohour documentary that explores how gender is defined, formed, and influenced by science, society, and self making it an excellent companion to national geographic magazines january issue which is devoted entirely to covering gender all around the world. The docu will premiere on the national geographic channel globally in 171 countries and 45 languages, timed to the january 2017 gender. The 2017 film is about gender identity in our changing society. We break down 10 amazing things we learned about gender identity, from the troubling trans unemployment and assault rates to the great. But this revolution among mostly young people to challenge and. This past february national geographic broadcasted a documentary on transgender identities entitled gender revolution with katie couric acting as a kind of guide. In it, they found that 50 percent of the respondents said that gender is a spectrum, and. The our gender revolution high school pocket cards places emphasis that everyone no matter their gender should have equal value and equal rights, treatment, and opportunities.
National geographic publishes special issue on gender. When we look at the contrast between 1950 and today, it may appear that we are in the midst of an ongoing and irreversible revolution in gender roles and relationships. Dec 15, 2016 the january 2017 cover of national geographics issue on gender, which will also be examined in an accompanying broadcast documentary, gender revolution, a journey with katie couric, airing. This twohour special provides comprehensive and accessible definitions of terms. A journey with katie couric the twohour documentary premieres monday, feb. Posted february 6th, 2017 by jessica haney in documentary, entertainment. Dec 16, 2016 the entire january 2017 issue of national geographic is dedicated to the gender revolution and people are praising the mag for putting the spotlight on an important issue nineyearold. What katie couric gets right about the gender revolution i feel as though i am on a lifelong journey of learning, says the veteran newswoman. A journey with katie couric on monday, april 17, at 7 p. Feb 06, 2017 gender and sexuality can be fluid, and today transgender issues are altering the nature of daytoday interactions. Though it tries to dress itself up with scientific studies and high production values, the gender revolution treats trans people the same way tabloid talk shows have for years. This has made much of the gender revolution that has occurred possible. It originally aired on the american network national geographic on february 6, 2017.
Newscasting legend katie couric takes us on a journey to discover the modernday. The january 2017 cover of national geographics issue on gender, which will also be examined in an accompanying broadcast documentary, gender revolution, a. The cover features avery jackson, a nineyearold transgender girl, dressed in pink, staring proudly into the camera. Mary tyler moore inspired her to pursue broadcast journalism. Nat geo gender revolution documentary is a mustsee the dc moms. Gender revolution premieres monday feb 6th at 10 9c. In 2016, transgender issues are altering the nature of daytoday interactions. Nat geo gender revolution documentary is a mustsee. Original productions has hired veteran executive jeff hasler as president of the prolific unscripted tv production company owned by fremantlemedia. What do you do when your 7yearold son announces that he wants to be. Any and all individuals who challenge the confines of the gender binary system includes drag kings, drag queens, transgender, transsexual, cross dressers, and all manner of other individuals.
Gender gaps refer to discrepancies between men and women in status, opportunities, attitudes, demonstrated abilities, and more. Produced by katie couric media with national geographic studios and world of wonder productions, the cable channel will also air a special encore of the. The films debut follows the january 2017 issue of national geographic magazine, which was. Reviewed in the united states on february 20, 2017 verified purchase good intro documentary to gender and sexuality, yet also good content for people more familiar with the content. Nat geo gender revolution documentary is a mustsee the.
National geographic has a new documentary called gender revolution that is airing this month, following the national geographic january 2017 magazine special issue on gender. A journey with katie couric is a narrative report from an ongoing but seemingly somewhat successful revolution. And yet, within weeks of its debut, trumps office of civil rights has rolled back federal support for the legal protections of. Gender revolution a discussion guide for teachers and parents gender revolution. This special january 2017 issue of national geographic showcases the topic of gender in human beings.
A journey with katie couric is an incredibly accessible intro to the concept of gender and the gender. Supreme court told a 17yearold transgender student that it will decide whether he has the right to use the boys restroom at. In the film, katie couric leads herself and the viewer on a journey to understand the concept. Gender and sexuality can be fluid, and today transgender issues are altering the nature of daytoday in. There are people who are pan, says 17yearold club president. Towards a gender neutral future in this bonus clip from nat geos. Gender revolution is all about trans people, but its made. Hasler will oversee all development, production, business and strategic aspects of the company along with ernie avila, coo and evp, business affairs and sarah whalen, evp development and programming. National geographic explores gender through new issue. The caption reads special issue gender revolution, followed by averys quote, the best thing about being a girl is, now i dont have to pretend to be a boy. Gender revolution table of contents we are in the midst of a gender revolution 3 introduction 5 understanding yourself to understand gender 6 gender identity and gender expression.
Prepare to be moved by 15yearold gavin grimms speech to his school board. Learn about gender with katie couric in national geographic. Responding to national geographics gender revolution. Gender revolution a journey with katie couric trailer to view this site, you need to have javascript enabled in your browser, and either the flash plugin or an html5video enabled browser. The films release followed the january 2017 national geographic magazine issue of the same name, which also focused on gender. Everyone calm down a gender revolution tells each and every kid, its okay to be you. The cover of this issue is a first in the history of the magazine, in that it is the first time a transgender individual 9 year old trans girl avery jackson is shown on the cover of the magazine in its publication print history. Katie courics gender revolution to stream for free. Dec 19, 2016 gender is making headlines around the world. In this documentary, katie couric explores americas changing gender terrain, including distinguishing between birth anatomy and gender identity.
Feb 06, 2017 gender revolution premieres february 6 at 9 p. In january 2015, a general population survey of 1,000 people age 1834 was conducted by fusion media. Gender nonbinary is in the show billions season 2 by asia kate dillion. Historian stephanie coontz, ccf cochair and gender revolution rebound symposium editor, notes these findings are particularly impressive in light of the severe recession we have been in. A parents response to national geographics gender revolution.
Reformed free publishing association gender revolution. A journey with katie couric can soon be found on national geographics website, youtube channel, facebook page, apple tv app and tv everywhere mobile apps. The first issue of national geographic for 2017 subscribers has recently grabbed headlines. This is gender revolution extended trailer national geographic by urban samurai creative on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. Katie courics gender revolution to stream for free starting on. Last year, three people in the united states had their gender legally recognized as. A journey with katie couric is a special twohour documentary on the shifting landscape of gender. Intended for a wider audience the documentary covers the basics of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexuality. But, because we perceive gender as a kind of omnisalient feature of identity, gender gaps are measured everywhere. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed.
The last time we had such severe job losses for men was in the great depression, and that led to a huge backlash against working women, whereas since 2006. There is not much new under the sun when it comes to television documentaries about. Gender revolution is all about trans people, but its. The entire january 2017 issue of national geographic is dedicated to the gender revolution and people are praising the mag for putting the spotlight on an important issue nineyearold. As an oddity, a confusion, a phenomenon to be explained. National geographics gender revolution event april 17. Katie couric at an event for gender revolution 2017 buzz. The concept of gender is evolving as identity and categorization are no longer linked to birth anatomy. Newscasting legend katie couric takes us on a journey to discover the modern day.
Gender and sexuality can be fluid, and today transgender issues are altering the nature of daytoday interactions. Good intro documentary to gender and sexuality, yet also good content for people more familiar with the. The school of education and social services invites you to a viewing of the national geographic documentary gender revolution. Katie couric sets out to explore the rapidly evolving complexities of gender identity. Katie couric will tackle the complexities of gender identity in a twohour documentary that features students at yale and faculty of arts and sciences dean tamar gendler. What do you do when your 7yearold son announces that he wants to be a girl. Journeys in film created a guide that can help parents and educators better understand and discuss. Although ones gender identity is an intensely personal subject, the individuals in this feature agreed to share their stories. Gender revolution is all about trans people, but its made for a cis audience. Gender gaps and the stalled gender revolution sociological. Katie courics gender journey is one we should all take. The pocket card challenges socially constructed rigid gender roles and uses a call to action to promote gender equity as a way to end gender violence. In this twohour documentary, katie couric sets out to explore the rapidly evolving complexities of gender identity. A primer 7 what science tells us about gender 8 shaping gender in childhood 9 talking with your children about gender 10.
One form this gender egalitarianism has taken has been the reduction of discrimination in hiring. This is why the recent national geographic documentary gender revolution, hosted by katie couric, is so important. In 1950, less than 30 percent of women worked outside the home, and the typical woman who worked fulltime year round earned just 59. When we use the term, most people immediately think of gender wage gaps.
Dec 01, 2016 this special january 2017 issue of national geographic showcases the topic of gender in human beings. This is the spirit of the antichrist, who seeks to change times and laws dan. As she travels the country to interview intersex folks, scientists, psychologists, activists, doctors. A journey with katie couric will air on national geographic channel on monday, feb. Jan 23, 2017 the first issue of national geographic for 2017 subscribers has recently grabbed headlines. Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. The gender revolution seeks to overthrow this most basic distinction that god has made.
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