Trans 101 Resources
First UU Society of Burlington
Welcoming gender diversity is an important part of our mission of caring for each other and our community at First UU. Yet, understanding gender diversity, especially as it relates to trans and non-binary folks, can involve a lot of new language. If you are new to this language it can be difficult to understand what to say and what to ask. Part of your work then is to educate yourself and practice this new language so that we can all work towards deepening our welcome to everyone across the gender spectrum.
Trans 101 - The Basics
This introductory video dives into being Trans, Gender Identity, and what it's all about!
A Conversation about Pronouns & Gender
This video is a brief conversation about pronouns and gender between Rev. Andrée Mol, FUUSB Developmental Assistant Minister, and Amelia Schlossberg, FUUSB member and OWL instructor.
Why Pronouns Matter for Trans People
A person’s gender is always valid. Even if you don’t understand. This buzzfeed video explores why pronouns matter for trans people.
How to talk (and listen) to transgender people
Gender should be the least remarkable thing about someone, but transgender people are still too often misunderstood. To help those who are scared to ask questions or nervous about saying the wrong thing, Jackson Bird shares a few ways to think about trans issues. And in this funny, frank talk, he clears up a few misconceptions about pronouns, transitioning, bathrooms and more.
The Gender Unicorn
Gender can be a tricky subject but "The Gender Unicorn" is one way we can begin to understand the subject by examining the difference between gender identity, gender expression, sex assigned at birth, and physical/emotional attraction.