#161 - Michael Dillon: British Trans Pioneer (Pride Month #10)
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English - June 14, 2023 19:49 - 35 minutes - 25.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEducation History education facts humour film fun generalknowledge history mythology science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In the 1950s, the concept of medical gender transitioning became possible in the UK, and 2023 marks just over 70 years since the first known transition surgery was carried out in Britain.
One of the people whose story really should be heard more is Michael Dillon, a British trans pioneer. His story leading up to this milestone was long and complex, and Dillon's life is neglected by mainstream LGBTQIA+ history.
It's time for trans history to become more centralised in historical narratives of gender and sexuality. So here's Michael Dillon's story!
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