As we watch a scene being filmed where the arrival of a platypus triggers off debate between Victorian-era scientists about the animal’s exact identity, we learn that one of the film crew is "genderqueer." It gives rise to a discussion between others on the set about gender identity and explores how stereotyping about adherence to gender-based behavioral norms can challenge and confront conventional mindsets.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 07, 2018.

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