Rent a Transgender Person

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Rent a Transgender Person

by Liv Site Admin Published on Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:30 pm Rift: eTransgender :: Transgender Forum

Not exactly what your thinking. It's not an escort service, it's a Library. Those crazy Brits have come up with a living library that isn't filled with books but people, you borrow, spend time with, and return.

Pretty cool concept.

It works like a conventional library. Tables and chairs are set out for study. Librarians bustle purposefully, staffing the checkout desk.

Except these aren't books on loan. They're people.

Welcome to the Living Library. Here, you borrow individuals who represent stereotypes that often are the target of prejudice or hatred.

At this east London library on a recent Saturday, there were 26 "books" available, including a Muslim, an immigrant, a transgender individual, a witch and an Indian atheist.

Readers borrow them for half an hour, hear their narrative, question them, even pry a little, and -- so the theory goes -- break down some of their preconceptions and stop "judging the book by the cover." VIA

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[Ephilei]

I'd totally volunteer.

[Liv]

I'm still thinking at some point the show "Wife Swap" should have a transgender mom on.

[EyeEclectic]

That is genius! I am a ravenous fan of oral histories. Being a shy shut-in (hopefully to change) though that is a bit of a hindrance. I will have to suggest this to my city council. Thank you for sharing!

[genevieve]

Interesting. A good idea I think. Can use it here in the US. A LOT of barrier need breaking down here.

Genevieve