This episode celebrates the life of trans icon Christine Jorgensen. Christine was one of the world’s first transgender celebrities, and the story of her 1952 transition sparked many important discussions about sexuality in the medical and scientific fields.
 
Suggested Episodes:
Ep23 – Transgender History
Ep16 – History of Damsels in Distress
 
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