Bodies in Cages: Trans experiences of the prison system

Name: Bodies in Cages: Trans experiences of the prison system
Start: 2024-10-05T13:30:00+1000
End: 2024-10-05T14:30:00+1000
Location: Qtopia Sydney - The Loading Dock Theatre

Sat, 5 Oct, 1:30pm - 2:30pm AEST

Qtopia Sydney - The Loading Dock Theatre

darlinghurst, australia

Qtopia Sydney

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Event description

Sex segregation in prison has long posed a problem for people whose bodies and identities do not fit easily within the gender binary.

In this session, we'll showcase the strength and creativity of the trans community in the face of criminalisation and transmisogynistic violence.

Featuring Stacey Stokes, formerly incarcerated trans woman and contributor to Nothing to Hide: Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia (Allen & Unwin) and Necho Brocchi, proud trans woman, queer and trans youth worker and contributor to When Cops are Criminals (Scribe).

The session will be chaired by Sam Elkin, author of “Detachable Penis: A Queer Legal Saga” (Upswell).

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Qtopia Sydney is Australia's centre for Queer History and Culture.

Qtopia Sydney is an ACNC registered not-for-profit organisation committed to empowerment, inclusivity, celebration, challenge and education. Our public exhibitions, temporary displays, Live at Qtopia series and community engagement and education programs are resolute in their intent to represent the history and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community with integrity, authenticity and accuracy. We depend upon members of the public and government and private foundations for support and we ask you to join us on the journey and be part of our story.

Qtopia Sydney is home to Darlinghurst’s 3 newest live performance venues. Our theatres will always prioritise the stories of those in the LGBTQIA+ family and amplify the works of our great local storytellers from the wider community. Our theatre spaces serve to provide live engagement opportunities at Qtopia Sydney to extend the knowledge, empathy and understanding gained from a visit to the exhibitions, by provoking conversation through the mediums of live performance and events.

Qtopia Sydney seeks to highlight stories that reflect the queer experience, elevating the voices of artists with lived experience within the community. Qtopia Sydney also warmly welcomes allies and storytellers from all communities.

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