OIGS Outreach Institute of Gender Studies
The Outreach Institute of Gender Studies (OIGS)
was established in 1975 to advance the understanding of gender identity
and role developement with a special focus on alternative gender lifestyles.The
last two decades have witnessed controversy over what characteristics should
constitute manhood and womanhood in American culture. Traditional forms
of gender identity and gender role are being questioned.Crossdressers,
dragqueens, transsexuals, and transgendered people of all types are more
openly challenging cultural gender stereotypes.
The Outreach Institute provides information and
understanding about gender issues by:
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helping further personal growth of individuls facing gender
related issues
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offering support resources for health care professionals
working with transgendered clients
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advancing the accumulation of knowledge about gender identity
and role developement
To accomplish it's purpose, the Outreach Institute creates
and oversees a variety of activities. Audiences include the transgendered
community, health care frofessionals, and the general public.The Outreach
Institute of Gender Studies is a nonprofit corporation in the state of
Massachusettes. It was founded by Ari Kane
who is its Executive Director.
Activities and Services include:
Other Outreach Institute services for helping professionals:
Outreach Institute of Gender
Studies
126 Western Ave. #246
Augusta, Maine, USA
04330
ajaxamk@aol.com
Last modifed on May 15th, 1998.