Transgender Studies Quarterly. TGEU - transgender europe. ILGA Europe. Trans • What? Allyship: first steps. Allyship to trans people involves a number of different actions: some are necessary and relatively easy, while some require more commitment and activism. I will make several lists in order of priority. Some of these are behaviors that you must engage in to treat trans people respectfully; some are goals to aspire to, but they may take a while and require some more courage! Call people by their preferred name, pronouns, and label. Always. Glossary of terms. There is a wide variety of terms — often ambiguous, complex, and newly-coined ones — to describe trans experience and identities. Included among this list will be some fairly simple explanations; if a term is hotly debated, I will say so, and not bother to explain the details very clearly.
I'm also taking the liberty of defining a few words that you're no doubt familiar with ("gender" and "sex" and so on, and other words like "pass" or "stealth"), as they may have connotations in the trans community that most people don't normally associate them with. Click one of the underlined letters below to take you to the beginning of that letter's particular section. An ally, in this context, refers to a cisgender (see below) person who fully supports the rights of trans people, treats their genders with respect, and actively helps work against transphobia.
Allies are educated about trans issues and are willing to speak up against discrimination. More accurately, it could instead be said that: Very short: howtobeanally. The Art of Transliness. English Translation of Argentina’s Gender Identity Law. The LGBT News Daily. GRAPHIC: Why Texas needs ENDA. Out Magazine. Huff Post: Gay Marriage. GLAAD: Leading the conversation for LGBT equality | GLAAD. GATE - Global Action for Trans* Equality | working for trans* rights internationally. The Advocate. Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. Human Rights Campaign. Gay rights in the US, state by state | World news.
Think before you speak. Don't say "That's So Gay." Stop Trans Pathologization - 2012. NOH8 Campaign. It Gets Better Project | Give hope to LGBT youth. Bullying and LGBT Youth. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) youth and those perceived as LGBT are at an increased risk of being bullied. There are important and unique considerations for strategies to prevent and address bullying of LGBT youth. Creating a Safe Environment for LGBT Youth It is important to build a safe environment for all youth, whether they are straight or LGBT. All youth can thrive when they feel supported. Parents, schools, and communities can all play a role in helping LGBT youth feel physically and emotionally safe: Build strong connections and keep the lines of communication open.
Some LGBT youth often feel rejected. Federal Civil Rights Laws and Sexual Orientation Federal civil rights laws do not cover harassment based on sexual orientation. Many states protect against bullying because of sexual orientation in their state laws. Additional Resources. Preventing Suicide Among LGBTQ Youth | The Trevor Project.