Dominant culture plays a role in defining us, as do our chosen community and we ourselves. We produced a series of “Eternal Feminine” projects including roundtable discussions, concerts, a Grammy-nominated CD, and a nationally syndicated radio program.

The case study focuses on strategies to help students bring their authentic selves into the public space. It relates the story of a self-described Trans, gay doctoral student who struggled to find a place and voice in TV and film beyond the existing patriarchal structure and programs. Diverse students are encouraged not to “leave themselves at the door” but to engage their full identities with others.