If you are not transsexual and have never (knowingly) met a trans person, then Riley would be a great first peron to meet! This piece focuses on his process of self-relization but also lets the listener in on the complexities of coming out to family and then maintaining relationships with them. He is a very engaging young man with a great story to tell.
This piece does a great job of showing how "normal" Riley is: his contradictions and dreams, dissastifaction with his appearance and his concern about moving to a new place sound like any other 22 year-old man. However, you never forget that Riley has had to work really hard to be who he is.
Finally, this piece addresses the difference between biological sex, sexuality, and gender. I want to hear that on public radio!!!
Review of I Am Not Your Boyfriend
Erin Sexton-Sayler
Posted on December 06, 2004 at 12:35 PM
If you are not transsexual and have never (knowingly) met a trans person, then Riley would be a great first peron to meet! This piece focuses on his process of self-relization but also lets the listener in on the complexities of coming out to family and then maintaining relationships with them. He is a very engaging young man with a great story to tell.
This piece does a great job of showing how "normal" Riley is: his contradictions and dreams, dissastifaction with his appearance and his concern about moving to a new place sound like any other 22 year-old man. However, you never forget that Riley has had to work really hard to be who he is.
Finally, this piece addresses the difference between biological sex, sexuality, and gender. I want to hear that on public radio!!!