[Held on Wed, Oct. 12] Seminar on the Body: "Sex Differentiation and Transgender" (Online, Advance Registration Required)

10/03/2022

We will be holding a Seminar on the Body titled "Sex Differentiation and Transgender."

The Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will hold the 6th Seminar on the Body, part of the "Breeze Project - Support for the Female Body," titled "Sex Differentiation and Transgender."

We will welcome Dr. Hasegawa, Vice Hospital Director of Keio University Hospital and head of the Center for Disorders of Sex Development, to speak about sex differentiation and the diversity of sex/gender. Additionally, Junko Mitsuhashi, a transgender individual and researcher of the social and cultural history of gender, will give a lecture on gender transition and social adaptation.

The event will be held online (via Zoom webinar), so those who wish to participate should register using the link below.

Sex Differentiation and Transgender.pdf

This event will feature two mini-lectures and a discussion.

■ Dr. Tomonobu Hasegawa (Vice Hospital Director, Keio University Hospital; Director, Center for Disorders of Sex Development; Professor, School of Medicine)

Mini-lecture

"Thinking about Human Sex by Breaking It Down into Its Constituent Elements—Have You Heard of Disorders of Sex Development?"

When thinking about human sex, it can be helpful to break it down into four constituent elements: chromosomes, body, mind, and legal gender. Disorders of sex development (DSD) are congenital conditions in which the development of chromosomal or anatomical sex is atypical. And there is diversity not only in chromosomal and anatomical sex but also in gender identity. Considering these four elements, it can be said that there is no one else in the world with the exact same sex as you.

■ Ms. Junko Mitsuhashi (Researcher of the Social and Cultural History of Gender)

Widely active in research, writing, and lecturing on the social and cultural history of transgender people (gender crossing). She is the first transgender university faculty member in Japan. MTFTG (Male to Female Transgender)

Mini-lecture

"Gender Transition and Social Adaptation"

Ms. Junko Mitsuhashi, a transgender individual and researcher of the social and cultural history of gender, will speak about gender perception in society, physical self-determination, and the realities of physical transition from the perspective of social adaptation.

In the discussion during the latter half of the event, we will explore the theme while incorporating personal experiences as a transgender person and answering questions from the audience in a Q&A session.

We look forward to your participation.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 18:15–19:45

Online via Zoom webinar

・Dr. Tomonobu Hasegawa (Vice Hospital Director, Keio University Hospital; Director, Center for Disorders of Sex Development; Professor, School of Medicine)

・Ms. Junko Mitsuhashi (Researcher of the Social and Cultural History of Gender)

・Moderator: Akiyo Okuda (Vice-President; Director, Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)

18:15　Opening / Welcome Remarks

18:20　Mini-lecture by Dr. Hasegawa

18:50　Mini-lecture by Ms. Mitsuhashi

19:20　Discussion + Q&A

19:45　Closing

Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Keio University students (high school, undergraduate, and graduate) and faculty/staff members

Please fill in the required information and apply from the URL below.

Registration Form (keio.jp authentication required)

・The Zoom URL and other details will be sent to your keio.jp email address before the event.

・If you do not have a keio.jp account, please contact the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at keiodiversity@info.keio.ac.jp .

To participate, you will need a PC or smartphone, an internet connection, and the Zoom client software. Please ensure your environment is set up in advance of your participation.

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Photographing, video recording, and audio recording of this event are strictly prohibited.

Please be aware that this event will be recorded by the organizers for archival purposes.

Keio University Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion keiodiversity@info.keio.ac.jp