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Trans 101 Workshop
As you arrive, please grab a copy of the quiz and fill it out
FromMy Gender Workbook
By Kate Bornstein
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Ground Rules
Don’t be afraid to ask questionsBe respectful Challenge your own assumptionsOthers?
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Sex v. Gender
SEX Usually Associated with physical
characteristics like genitalia, hormones, and chromosomes
E.g., the doctor looks at a baby’s body and says “it’s a boy!”
*BUT* this binary is problematic for many people
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Sex v. Gender
Gender The way that people are
expected to act based on how their bodies look.
E.g., the baby’s parents buy it certain clothes, books, and toys; sign the baby up for certain classes; teach the baby certain manners
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A Few Definitions
Transgender Transsexual Gender Queer “Transman” / “Transwoman” “FTM” / “MTF” Various other kinds of gender non-conformity
** Respect everyone’s Right to Define Themselves!
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Diversity Within the Trans Community
Sexual Orientation
Bodies
Transitions
Ability to “pass” & desire to do so
Plus every other kind of diversity (racial, cultural, ability, etc.)
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Common Issues Facing Trans People
Violence
Trans people are disproportionately homeless, living in poverty, and incarcerated
ID’s and other official documents
Checking boxes on forms
Doctors
Medicalization / Pathologizing of Identities
Airport Security
Bathrooms
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Video Clip!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ov_Bhk1_BU&feature=related
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How to be an Ally to Trans People
Respect all gender identities
Don’t make assumptions about anyone’s gender or sexuality
Un-learn gender policing
De-gender bathrooms
Take the burden off of trans people
Others??