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Here are the eight references used in the content of the digital posters with my annotations.
American Psychological Association. (2024, July 8). Understanding transgender people, gender identity and gender expression. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/transgender-people-gender-identity-gender-expression
This article gives a brief yet insightful overview of the concept of gender identity and the experiences of transgender people. Among the many subheadings of the article, much of the content focuses on answering frequently asked questions about transgender individuals such as why they are transgender — which, by the way, is not solely based on biology but on many factors. Furthermore, the article provides information on what parents should do when finding out their child is transgender, and tips on how one can be more supportive of their transgender loved ones. Also, the content features a segment discussing gender transition and discrimination as well as how being transgender is not a mental health disorder. All of these information could be helpful in providing oneself context and knowledge on transgender individuals and their experiences.
Álvarez, B. (2022, October 5). Why Pronouns Matter. National Education Association. https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/why-pronouns-matter#:~:text=Why%20are%20pronouns%20important%3F,feels%20most%20accurate%20to%20them.
This article discusses the importance of the use of pronouns in making classrooms safer and to empower queer students. It provides a short overview of common questions about pronouns and the use of these in the context of addressing queer students. Additionally, it even provides a short list of pronouns to use. When considered in the context of the censorship being done by the Trump administration, the article sheds light on why pronouns should not be dismissed as “just pronouns”. Hence, the censorship is not just an attack on language but on the creation of safe spaces for queer children and individuals.
Castello, A. (2024, June 10). Aisia: “I am a young transwoman from the Philippines - activism comes naturally.” Amnesty International. https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2024/06/aisia-i-am-a-young-transwoman-from-the-philippines-activism-comes-naturally/
Written by a Filipino transgender woman, the article narrates the obstacles Aisia faced in her youth on her journey of expressing her identity as a transgender woman. Some notable hurdles were the lack of knowledge of terms to describe her identity and the inaccurate information about gender transitioning in social media. Aisia did also mention that her experiences in a Catholic high school was undesirable but was grateful that her family was supportive of her. She also talks about how she is an activist and also the sad state of activism in the country — and that, despite this, she tries her best to support other young activists. This source is particularly relevant to my topic as it provides a relatively detailed perspective on what the experiences of Filipino transgender youth and, possibly their families, are in Philippine society.
Clarke, V., Ellis, S. J., Peel, E., & Riggs, D. W. (2010). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer psychology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
This book serves as the main reference in Psych 103 and covers much of the foundations of LGBT psychology. In relation to my project, the book features a chapter on prejudice and discrimination experienced by members of the LGBTQ community which has been referred to in class discussions. In particular, the chapter itself provides insight into the prejudice and discrimination towards and within the LGBTQ community. Furthermore, it delves into the institutional systems and roots of prejudice as a result of a heteronormative way of thinking.
Ehlers, J., & Smith, J. (2025, February 13). Organizations Speak Out Against Trump’s Censorship of Data, Journal Publications. The Cardiology Advisor. https://www.thecardiologyadvisor.com/news/trump-censorship-federal-websites-academic-journals/
This article talks about the censorship of datasets relied on for public health research and journal publications under the Trump administration. With testimonies from medical and scientific professionals, such censorship hinders them from providing appropriate healthcare to their patients. Furthermore, the censorship of terms that propagate the message diversity, equality, and inclusivity (DEI) as well as the idea of gender and halting publications of journals featuring these terms adversely affects the knowledge and enhancement of the healthcare needs of queer patients. Some relevant organizations mentioned or associated with the issue are: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), American Cancer Society (ACS), and Doctors for America (DFA). Also, some of the particular terms which are to be censored are mentioned in the article.
Lamont, A. (n.d.). The Guide to Allyship. Guidetoallyship.com. Retrieved May 25, 2025, from https://guidetoallyship.com/
This guide, a reference used in Psych 103 class, talks about allyship and what it means to be an ally. Amélie Lamont, the author of this guide, is a black person who wrote the guide after an encounter with a racist. This guide discusses what an ally is, why allies are necessary, what allies are expected to do, and how to apologize. This guide provides a brief and concise overview of the general topic of allyship which can be of great value to those unacquainted with the word or those seeking to be of help to minorities. Furthermore, the content of this guide is applicable and timely for Filipino parents.
Prevent Child Abuse Utah. (2023, June 5). Allyship for Parents. https://pcautah.org/2023/06/05/allyship-for-parents/#:~:text=ABCD's%20of%20Allyship&text=Acknowledge%20that%20coming%20out%20takes,sense%20of%20community%20and%20support.
This guide provides general guidelines for parents seeking to be allies to their queer children. It details five specific and simple steps parents can take when interacting with their children. These steps — though not as detailed in some guides seen online — still provide a solid foundation for further actions parents should take as allies in any country.
Vizuette, J. (2022, June 6). Language and Identity: the Construction of the Self. Arcadia. https://www.byarcadia.org/post/interaction-between-language-and-society-101-language-and-identity
This article talks about how language contributes to the construction of one’s identity. It touches on how the relation between language and identity can be observed in three aspects — family, interaction with peers, and geographical location. It states that, as one’s language or vocabulary evolves, so does their identity — which is something that is ever-changing. The content of this article may provide good arguments or pieces of information crucial in understanding language and identity formation especially given the issue of censorship.