In this podcast Gertrude Glossip from Australia talks about attending the human rights conference.
Summary
This abstract encapsulates the essence of an interview with Gertrude Glossip, conducted by Gareth Watkins in Wellington's Civic Square on March 19, 2011. The interview's central theme revolves around Glossip's multifaceted engagement during their visit to New Zealand, which includes participating in the Asia Pacific Outgames, a human rights conference, and a unique tour at Wellington Zoo.
In the podcast, Glossip, who identifies as Dr. Gertrude Glosser with a Ph.D. in formal drapery from Curtin University, discusses their role in educating people about the sexual diversity that exists within the animal kingdom through the "Wild Sex at the Zoo" tours. These tours aim to challenge the traditional notion of heterosexual pairings and monogamy in nature by highlighting the rich spectrum of sexual and social behaviors observed in various animal species. Examples include male giraffes engaging in homosexual behavior and female emus demonstrating polyandrous mating, leaving the male to care for the offspring.
Glossip stresses the tour's mission as an infotainment, meant to be both educational and engaging, which was well received by zoo-goers, with two groups of over 20 individuals each attending. The diversity of the audience ranged from those within the LGBT community to a broader section of people. Participants of the tour reported feeling enlightened upon discovering facets of natural behavior they were previously unaware of. Wellington Zoo had reportedly never hosted a sex tour prior to this and supported the venture positively.
On the sports front, Glossip mentions winning a gold medal in the triathlon at the Outgames, making them the sole "sexo engineer" in the competition. Besides these activities, the individual also speaks about connecting with first cousins in New Zealand, implying a personal connection to the country and an intense schedule filled with diverse engagements.
Moreover, Glossip provides insights into their experiences at cultural and film events within the city, such as the viewing of "Assume Nothing," which discusses body image, and a play titled "Mates and Lovers," where they appreciated the New Zealand humor.
Lastly, the individual expresses hopes for the future, wishing that the progressive movement toward accepting and celebrating diversity in lifestyles and love continues to flourish. They see events like the Outgames as a testament to this evolution and hope that in three decades, the momentum continues.
In conclusion, the interview captures Glossip's comprehensive experience in Wellington, with discussions ranging from educational tours about sexual diversity in the animal world to participating in sporting and cultural events. Their hopes for future inclusivity and acknowledgement of social diversity shine through as an integral part of the message they wish to convey to audiences in years to come.
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