Credit: Dusti Cunningham
Credit: Dusti Cunningham

A Photographer Provides an Inside Look at the Stunning World of the Gender Non-Conforming

Genderbent is the product of photographer Dusti Cunningham, who was approached by trans activist Jacob Rostovsky to begin the series. “As a transman and trans activist, [Rostovsky] has dealt with the issue of gender a lot. I’ve always been fascinated with the issues surrounding gender, and how its rules dictate our society,” Cunningham told Mic. “Gender, and the words used describing it, have lately been a hot topic. I’ve seen arguments online and heard discussions at gatherings about the policing of these words. Historically the trans and gender nonconforming communities have been mostly hidden from the average public’s sight. That is quickly changing, with mainstream media showing an interest. I want this project to offer a view the mainstream won’t. Hopefully it will answer many questions and give a better understanding of the culture…”

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