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Lisa M. Stulberg will discuss "How to Win a Culture War: LGBTQ and Social Change Through Pop Culture." She will be joined in conversation by Chris Mosier. A Q and A and signing will follow the discussion. At the Seminary Co-op.
About the book: In "How to Win a Culture War," sociologist Lisa M. Stulberg argues that, despite substantial barriers, past and current creatives and athletes are changing American culture through their contributions to arts, sports, and politics.
Stulberg conducted in-depth interviews with 170 culture workers—including television, film, and theater actors and creators; musicians; elite athletes; and activists over the span of 14 years. These include stars such as Will & Grace’s Eric McCormack, Orange Is the New Black’s Lea DeLaria, Olympic diver Greg Louganis, and several former NFL players, as well as the TV and movie writers, producers, and directors behind some of pop culture’s boldest moves. These culture makers take six primary steps toward LGBTQ+ social change: they become visible, use available platforms, change their workplaces, overachieve, become normal, and stay queer. In this work, they are opening up the culture, changing hearts and minds, and building community, even amid a fresh round of ruthless political attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Providing rich behind-the-scenes insight and cultural material, Stulberg outlines an urgently needed playbook for how to win a culture war.
About the author: Lisa M. Stulberg is associate professor of sociology of education at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and an affiliated faculty member in the department of sociology. She is the author of LGBTQ Social Movements.
About the interlocutor: Chris Mosier is a trailblazing transgender athlete and thought leader on trans and LGBTQ inclusion in sports. He is a Hall of Fame triathlete, All-American durathlete, national champion race walker, transgender advocate, and highly regarded speaker, policy maker, and brand consultant.
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