Category: Articles
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5 Easy Ways to Show Respect for Trans People [493 words]
Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias. You don’t need to understand someone to show respect for them. Respect can be defined as “to feel or show polite or courteous responses to the wishes or judgments of others.” For trans and nonbinary individuals, respect means acknowledging and accepting their identities.…
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Disrupt the Gender Binary in 5 Simple Steps [294 words]
Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias. What does “gender binary” mean? The term “gender binary” refers to the either/or view that people, traits, or behaviors are innately male or innately female, with no gray area in between. Gender binary constraints limit everyone’s ability to be seen for who they…
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7 Questions Not to Ask Trans People [239 words]
Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias. 7 Questions Not to Ask Trans People…And What to Ask Instead Many people are unsure how to respond when someone comes out as transgender. Here are some questions to avoid, and some better alternatives. (1) If you’re not male or female, then what…
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Gender Identity: 10 words to use and 5 to avoid [333 words]
For those unfamiliar with gender identity concepts, here’s a quick vocabulary lesson. Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias. Gender Identity – Basic Terminology Assigned gender – the gender initially proclaimed at an individual’s birth (typically male, female, or intersex) Gender identity – the gender with which an individual identifies…
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Trans Issues: 9 Startling Statistics [213 words]
Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias. Why Trans People Need Allies, By the Numbers There are an estimated 1.4 million transgender adults in the United States (source: UCLA Williams Institute). While there are no official records, independent studies have estimated anywhere from 2,150 to 15,500 transgender individuals serve in…
