La Cité des Trans

Siena Fay’s capstone project addressed the lack of transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) representation in historical and cultural imaginaries. Through an adaptation of 14th century French novel, “La Cité des Dames”, Siena grappled with the misconceptions of TGNC communities as important historical figures and influences. This literature adaptation, titled “La Cité des Trans”, was reformulated as a modern trans-feminist piece centering a trans character who learns about other TGNC individuals who made significant history and contributions. Siena hopes this literary piece serves as an educational tool for communities, particularly TGNC youth, to learn more about the ways in which TGNC historical figures have been present across cultures and centuries to help contextualize contemporary trans issues.

Student project deposited by department for archival purposes. Original work unavailable for public download due to permission restriction preferences of the author.