Katie Couric partners with Nat Geo for ‘Gender Revolution’ documentary

Katie Couric teams up with the National Geographic Channel for a two-hour documentary, “Gender Revolution,” which delivers an in-depth look at the role of genetics, brain chemistry and modern culture on gender fluidity. “Gender Revolution”will premiere on the National Geographic Channel to tie in with the January 2017 Gender issue of National Geographic Magazine.

“It seems that every day, there’s a new story and a new vocabulary around gender that’s challenging our long-held attitudes and preconceptions about what makes us who we are,” said Couric said in a statement. “Gender Revolution” will go beyond the headlines to examine the why, the how and what it all means, with intimate stories of the people who are at the forefront of this new frontier. We’ll also explore how it’s impacting almost every aspect of our lives, from bathrooms to boardrooms, and from colleges to competitive sports. Think of it this way: this will be everything you wanted to know about gender but were afraid to ask.”

 The January 2017 Gender issue of National Geographic Magazine will have features that look at gender from different perspectives. The magazine will examine the differences along the spectrum of gender, looking both at what determines sex and how gender is perceived to an individual and his or her culture.  The magazine will also look at how girls from different cultures handle the treatment of them, such as genital mutilation and denial of rights and how they are overcoming odds and reaching new heights.