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Trans 101 Workshop

Trans 101 Workshop. As you arrive, please grab a copy of the quiz and fill it out. From My Gender Workbook By Kate Bornstein. Ground Rules. Don’t be afraid to ask questions Be respectful Challenge your own assumptions Others?. Sex v. Gender. SEX

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Trans 101 Workshop

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  1. Trans 101 Workshop As you arrive, please grab a copy of the quiz and fill it out From My Gender Workbook By Kate Bornstein

  2. Ground Rules • Don’t be afraid to ask questions • Be respectful • Challenge your own assumptions • Others?

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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!

  6. 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.)

  7. 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

  8. Video Clip! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ov_Bhk1_BU&feature=related

  9. 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??

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