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A Warm Welcome <3
A Warm Welcome <3
Hello fellow JCOS students!! This page is dedicated to providing easy education for yourself or people around you on all things trans and gender diverse! Above is the table of contents, below is all of basic education that will help get you up to date on trans lingo, medical care, support, etc. All of the information provided is factual, science based, and trustworthy information.
Know Your Vocab & Definitions ⬇
Know Your Vocab & Definitions ⬇
Sex: a medical term that is used to describe a combination of chromosones, sex organs, secondary sex characteristics, hormone balances and more. This familiar binary system is divided only into 'female' and 'male' category, ignoring the existance of intersex people
Intersex: refers to a person that is born with ambiguous genitlia or bodies that are typically neither male or female
Transgender / Trans: used most often as an umbrella term for individuals whose gender identities do not match their sex assigned at birth
NonBinary: refers to people who identify as neither a man or a women exclusivly, however this can mean something different for every individual
Gender Nonconforming: refers to individuals who do not present with their stereotyped gender expectations
Two Spirit: a modernized term that is used to acknowledge gender diversity in Native American tribes
Latinx: a term created to expand and create inclusivity for gender in the spanish language, used by people in spanish speaking communities
Gender Dysphoria: refers to the significant distress and discomfort people can feel when there is a conflict between the sex you're assigned at birth, and the gender you identify with
LGBTQ+: an acronym that refers to people who collectively identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. The 'Q' was added fairly recently to help represent other queer identities, or even represent peple who are questioning and exploring their identity
Queer: reclaimed from negative use, this term is used as an inclusive term for the whole LGBTQ+ community
Trans Man: refers to a man who was assigned female at birth
Trans Women: refers to a women who was assigned male at birth
AFAB: an acronym of 'assigned female at birth', reffering to what gender a person is assigned at their birth. This is an important term used by trans or gender diverse people, often as a way to talk about their sex
AMAB: an acronym of 'assigned male at birth', reffering to what gender a person is assigned at their birth. This is an important term used by trans or gender diverse people, often as a way to talk about their sex
Passing: a term for when trans people express their gender in a way that confroms more with typical gender standards
Using trans inclusive language has a huge impact on trans lives. Something seemingly so small can make a huge difference in someone's comfortability, safety, and taking the time to learn, understand and practice this language can help to make our community a better place for transgender individuals.
FTM: an acronym of 'female to male', often used by trans and gender diverse folk to talk about their sex
MTF: an acronym of 'male to female', often used by trans and gender diverse folk to talk about their sex
Pronouns: refers to the personal pronouns we use to refer to people. Her name is blank, he just did this, they said that. Everyone has, and regulalrly uses pronouns
Gender Neutral Pronouns: just like pronouns, however gender neutral pronouns are pronouns outside of he/him or she/her. Some examples of these might be they/them, zir/hir etc.
Cisgender: refers to people who's gender identities align with the sex they were assigned at birth
Dead Name: refers to a trans or gender divere individual's name before their transition. Deadnames should not be used in respect for them and their transition, instead ask if there is a name they prefer
Misgender: refers to the act of calling someone the incorrect pronouns, and connecting them to a gender that they don't identify with. This can be really damaging, and can be minimized by always asking people when it's appropriate, rather than just assuming
Outing / Outed: refers to when a queer person's identity or sexual oreintation is shared with people that were not previously aware of it. You should never out someone without their permission, as it can be very harmful
Gender Expression: referring to how a person presents their gender through things like their clothes, their hair, whether or not they wear make-up, or other activities that have a gender steriotypes around them.
Stealth: refers to trans people who live their lives out as their preffered gender, presenting or 'passing' as cis most often done for safety reasons
Closeted: refers to individuals who is not open about their sexual orientation or gender identity
Ally: refers to an individual that are supportive of LGBTQ+ people and communities
How you can Help! What is an Ally? ⬇
How you can Help! What is an Ally? ⬇
Here is a list of ways you or someone in your life can help to become a strong ally of your community
1] Educate Yourself: Taking the time to learn and understand queer identities, experiences and issues is a huge and important step in this process. Learning to understand the challenges queer and trans people face in their day to day lives can help you to gain a deeper understanding about the discrimination and inequalities these individuals face.
2] Unlearning Harmful Vocabulary, Biases, and Ideas: A lot of the words, opinions, and preconcieved biases and ideas are the result in hateful or harmful idealogies or practices. To be an ally, and support transgender people, you must unlearn and discontinue use of these terms and ideas.
3] Respect Pronouns & Identities: Use peoples chosen names and pronouns, and respect their gender identiy and the way they present themselves. Dont make any assumtions on anyones identity based on how a person looks, acts, or presents themselves. If you are unsure of what pronouns someone uses, use gender neutral pronouns until you get the opportunity to ask! Additionally, introduce yourself with your own pronouns, this is a small, but meaningful, measure you can take to ensure that trans people know that you are a safe person to share their own with.
4] Listen & Amplify Voices: Listen to queer people's experiences and perspectives without judgement, and amplify their voices by sharing their stories and continuing to advocate for their rights.
5] Speak Up: As a cisgender or heterosexual person, you have extra privilege that queer people dont, use that to your advantage! When you see or hear people making transphobic or homophobic remarks, challenge them. By saying nothing, you become part of the problem. Silence is compliance.
6] Stand Up Against Discrimination: Continue to support LGBTQ+ rights by voting to support things like anti-discrimination laws, marrige laws and inequalities, proper healthcare for transgender adults and youth.
7] Create & Respect Inclusive Spaces: Respect queer only spaces [Gay bars, queer support groups, etc], and fight to create more inclusive spaces in your workplace, school, or community, and advocate for policies to promote diversity and equality.
8] Support LGBTQ+ Organizations: Donate or volunteer with LGBTQ+ organizations that help to provide support and resources for queer people all over.
9] Be an Ally Everyday: Being an ally means being committed to constantly educating yourself, challenging your own biases, and continuing to uplift and support queer communities all around you.
As stated in the Vocabulary Section, an 'ally' is a term that is used to describe individuals who are supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. People who offer support and advocate for queer voices to be heard. Being an ally is about soludarity, empathy, and taking action to create a more inclusive future.
Additional Links for Allies ⬇⬇⬇
Additional Links for Allies ⬇⬇⬇
3] What it’s like to be intersex. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAUDKEI4QKI
4] Connection starts with knowledge, browse queer topics and see whats relevent
5] Trans 101: Being an Ally
(N.d.). Youtu.Be. Retrieved April 2, 2024, from https://youtu.be/c3AcEmA8HEU?si=bMD-PukKMEgLkbIw
Queer individuals appreciate allies who take the time to educate themselves and understand the experiences and challenges they face. By showing your commitment, you build trust and solidarity within the community, fostering stronger "allyships", and gaining more respect and connection from queer people closest to you.
All About Gender-Affirming Care⬇
All About Gender-Affirming Care⬇
Here are some links that lead to different articles and websites that can educate youself, your family, or whom ever on what gender-affirming care is, why it's important, what it's used for, and how its helpful.
1] What is Gender-Affirming Care? Your Questions Answered - Written by Association of American Medical Colleges
2] Get the Facts on Gender-Affirming Care - Written by the Human Rights Campaign
3] Social Transition - Navigating Trans and Gender-Diverse Healthcare - Nova Scotia Health Library Services
Transgender Legislation Tracker⬇
Transgender Legislation Tracker⬇
Click here, to access the trans legislation tracker. Here you can find any and all updates on active, passed, and failed anti-trans bills and laws. There is a TON of useful information on this site, featuring things like a map of the U.S. that shows anti-trans bills and laws by state, graphs and tables showing where in the U.S. has the most anti-trans laws, and what catagories these bills fall under [things like education, sports, healthcare, civil rights just to name a few].
Kaya's Research Paper⬇
Kaya's Research Paper⬇
This research paper was written to meet the requirements of the Global Awareness Passage at Jefferson County Open School.
Works Cited
Works Cited
Additionally, all of the text to the right are all hyped links if you would like to learn more!! ➡
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