In this second part of Polisci, host Navid Mahlooji continues the conversation with Francesco MacAllister-CarusoFrancesco MacAllister-Caruso, a PhD candidate researching the political experiences of transgender, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people in Quebec. Francesco discusses the limitations of the LGBTQ+ umbrella term, focusing on the distinct challenges faced by gender minorities regarding citizenship, policy, and political representation. He highlights the complexities of Quebec's history with LGBTQ+ rights, particularly the uneven progress for transgender individuals, and the role of the notwithstanding clause in hindering further advancements. The conversation also touches upon the impact of misinformation and the challenges of data collection in this area, alongside Francesco's personal life and hobbies.
Credits
Host: Navid Mahlooji
Guest: Francesco MacAllister-Caruso
Production: João Roque
Audio editing: Gaëlle Poirier-Morin
Date: January 5th - 11h00
Lieu: Concordia/Zoom
Music
intro and outro : Dee Yan-Key, DJ Messagroove - Move your body, Lowtone Music - Lofi
7:48 Cloudburst by Modern Monster on Free Music Archive CC BY-SA
18:27 Senor by Independent Music Licensing Collective (IMLC) on Free Music Archive CC BY-SA
27:48 It’s Nice (And I Like It) by Modern Monster on Free Music Archive CC BY-SA
35:37 Spikey Skies by Modern Monster on Free Music Archive CC BY-SA