Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡'s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality and associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a USA TODAY opinion piece which outlined black transgender women’s contributions to the LGBTQ movement.
The article focused on how in the United States there is a continued discrimination against LGTBQ members of African descent despite their pivotal role in the advancement of the LGBTQ movement.
Dr. Merryman provided additional insight revealing to USA TODAY that “there’s a host of other people often erased from the conversation too, like butch lesbians and young homeless men.â€
The article cites the impending fear experienced by so many minorities in the LGBTQ community and concludes with expert advice on how to become a better ally.
To read the full piece, visit .
ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Director and Associate Professor Molly Merryman Offers Perspective on LGBTQ Community
POSTED: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 03:19 PM
Updated: Friday, December 9, 2022 07:56 AM