The biological world is often defined by difference, whether it is a contrast in natural environments or a variation in our genomes. In this episode, we question the divide between civilization and the natural world, and discuss how our biological differences affect our romantic relationships. Rather than viewing society and nature as inherently different, can we integrate green spaces into our cities in order to live healthy, productive lives? By valuing difference in human gender and sexuality, can we harness our biology to lead more fulfilling lives?
Difference
About our guests
Our guests are Justin Garcia, an associate professor of gender studies and the associate director for research in education at the Kinsey Institute, and Heather Reynolds, an associate professor in the Department of Biology.
Heather Reynolds
View Reynolds's profileDiversity, Difference, Otherness Podcast was made possible by:
Faculty guests: Ed Comentale, Justin Garcia, Vivian Halloran, Steve Krahnke Jane McLeod, Dina Okamoto, Heather Reynolds; host and editor Hannah Boomershine; technical producer Jon Pieczynski; music by Kyle Schardt; Paul Gutjahr, associate dean for Arts and Humanities and Undergraduate Education; Tracy Bee, director of Academic Initiatives, College of Arts and Sciences; Themester 2017 Faculty Advisory Committee; The College of Arts + Sciences, Indiana University Bloomington.