National geographic tackles changing gender norms worldwide. That is why national geographic has set out to tell the story of the gender revolution. The cover of this issue is a first in the history of the magazine, in that it is the first time a transgender individual 9 year old trans girl avery jackson is shown on the cover of the magazine in its publication print history. Intended for a wider audience the documentary covers the basics of sex, gender, gender identity, gender. The cover of this issue is a first in the history of the magazine, in that it is the first time. The new national geographic documentary gender revolution takes viewers across the u. National geographic magazine january, 2017 girl in pink cover national geographic magazine on. A parents response to national geographic s gender revolution. Gender revolution premieres monday feb 6th at 109c. Nat geo just developed a groundbreaking educational. Katie couric shines light on gender identity in gender. The films release followed the january 2017 national geographic magazine issue of the same name, which also focused on gender.
An advisory commission established on december 14, 1961, by u. Katie couric sets out to explore the rapidly evolving complexities of gender identity. In 2017, national geographic magazine and the national geographic channel are joining forces to help us all understand more about the meaning of gender. The january 2017 cover of national geographic s issue on gender, which will also be examined in an accompanying broadcast documentary, gender revolution, a journey with katie. National geographic and katie couric launch screening tour. Etpt legendary journalist katie couric travels across the u. Former today anchor katie couric revisits the show to talk about her national geographic special gender revolution. The cover of the special issue is also groundbreaking for the magazine. Gender revolution will premiere on the national geographic channel monday, february 6, at 9 p. Gender and sexuality can be fluid, and today transgender issues are altering the nature of daytoday interactions. Nat geo gender revolution documentary is a mustsee. National geographic sets out to explore this evolving concept of gender through the lens of science, society and culture in the groundbreaking new twohour.
It used to be so simple, katie couric says in national geographic channels documentary gender revolution. The first issue of national geographic for 2017 subscribers has recently grabbed headlines. National geographic magazine announced last week that it will feature its first transgender model on the cover in january, a 9yearold girl. Nat geo just developed a groundbreaking educational resource about gender. National geographic magazine january, 2017 girl in pink. In national geographics gender revolution january 2017, you will find articles about such diverse topics as the science behind gender, the various ways that different cultures mark a boys transition to manhood, the risks girls face in many countries, and the status of gender.
The importance of national geographics gender revolution. Gender and sexuality can be fluid, and today transgender issues are altering the nature of daytoday in. National geographic has a new documentary called gender revolution that is airing this month, following the national geographic january 2017 magazine special issue on gender. National geographic tackles changing gender norms worldwide nprs ari shapiro talks with reporter robin marantz henig on her new feature in national geographic about changing gender.
Katie courics gender revolution to stream for free. In both daily life and political discourse, gender has become an increasingly frequent topic. Katie couric sets out across america to meet with leading scientists, physicians and experts to answer questions about gender and gender identity. National geographic is debuting a powerful and evocative new film tonight that offers a comprehensive exploration of gender that its producers hope will act as a resource for furthering public compassion and understanding. The special edition of national geographic magazine, gender revolution, and the documentary film of the same name are efforts to allay confusion and misinformation. Like many others i was at once jubilant and stunned. In this twohour documentary, katie couric sets out to explore the rapidly evolving complexities of gender identity. Take the journey and watch gender revolution on national geographic on monday, feb. A journey with katie couric trailer here approaches the topic of gender through the lens of science, society and culture. It originally aired on the american network national geographic on february 6, 2017. This special january 2017 issue of national geographic showcases the topic of gender in human beings.
Katie courics gender journey is one we should all take. Gender revolution national geographic national geographic. Rather, used in conjunction with the magazine and film, it is a tool to help. Gender is not as black and white, or pink and blue, as i once believed. The twohour national geographic documentary gender revolution. This issue has spurned a variety of responses from the internet, ranging from people completely dismissing transgender as an identity to criticizing national geographic. Kennedy to investigate questions regarding womens equality in education, in the workplace, and under the law. Gender revolution encourages viewers to take a critical view of media messages by presenting clips from shows like transparent and the brady bunch as well as news footage and shots of magazine and newspaper articles dealing with gender. This past february national geographic broadcasted a documentary on transgender identities entitled gender revolution with katie couric acting as a kind of guide. The special edition of national geographic magazine, gender revolution. Nat geo gender revolution documentary is a mustsee the. The special edition of national geographic magazine, gender revolution, and.
Journeys in film created a guide that can help parents and educators better understand and discuss the meaning of gender. Responding to national geographics gender revolution. The content of this guide is solely the responsibility of the author and does not represent the official views of national geographic education. Gender revolution documentary blends stories and science.
A journey with katie couric will stream for free for one week starting on valentines day exclusive. Now, with gender becoming an ever more candid topic of discussion, national geographic is publishing a special issue examining just that. Gender revolution a journey with katie couric trailer to view this site, you need to have javascript enabled in your browser, and either the flash plugin or an html5video enabled browser. National geographic debuts issue and doc about the gender. The january special issue of national geographic is wholly dedicated to gender titled gender revolution. National geographics gender revolution breaks down what. A journey with katie couric is a 2017 documentary film about gender identity, produced by katie couric, national geographic, and world of wonder. I have spent the last several months immersed in a documentary for national geographic called gender revolution. Gender revolution discussion guide journeys in film.
Susan goldberg is editor in chief of national geographic magazine and editorial director of national. Television join the safari watch live as guides track africa s iconic animals on 6didullyh a series premiering january 1 at 109c on nat geo wild. National geographic explores gender through new issue. Read the historic january 2017 special issue of national geographic magazine on the shifting landscape of gender and download our discussion guide for teachers and parents. The cover features avery jackson, a nineyearold transgender girl, dressed in pink, staring proudly into the camera. National geographics gender revolution journeys in film. Posted february 6th, 2017 by jessica haney in documentary, entertainment.
January 2017 saw much sensation about the release of national geographic s special issue which they called the gender revolution. She speaks with everyday people who find their lives and. Avery brooks, a 9yearold girl from missouri, is the first transgender person ever on the cover of national geographic. Tonight, katie couric introduces a twohour special documentary, gender revolution, on national geographic. A journey with katie couric a look at how genetics, culture, and brain chemistry shape gender. Everyone calm down a gender revolution tells each and every kid, its okay to be you.
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