the t in lgbt
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- 1. The T in LGBT What does it mean to be transgender?
- 2. Defining Transgender Transgender is when your gender identity doesnt match the gender assigned to you. FtM = Someone who was born female, but identifies as/is male = A transgender man. Feelings of being in the wrong body assigned the wrong gender.
- 3. Current Events December 28th, 2014 - Leelah Alcorn Unsupportive parents, conversion therapy Fix society. Please. Misgendered even after death.
- 4. Statistics 80% of transgender students feel unsafe at school. 41% of transgender people have attempted suicide. Supportive parents make a huge difference! Out of 433 transgender people, 75% of transgender individuals without supportive parents have suffered depression, and 57% have attempted suicide.
- 5. Laverne Cox Transgender activist, actress, and public speaker. Active on social media Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. (Leelah Alcorn) Transgender pride and current events. It Gets Better The T Word Orange is the New Black Allure Magazine Time 100 Most Influential People
- 6. Three Things to Know about Being Transgender 1. "Please do not ask us about our genitalia unless you are a health care professional or if you are seriously interested in dating us." 2. "We are so much more than the sum of our parts as human beings. Please don't reduce a transgender person to what surgery they have had or haven't had." 3. "Pronouns matter, so please ask a trans person what pronoun they prefer to be referred to as.
- 7. Fight for Gender-neutral Bathrooms DoC survey find that 70% of transgender people have issues in the bathroom. Importance of creating a safe-space for everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9JhGNysgrk (Transgender Fight for Gender Neutral Bathrooms)
- 8. Refuge Restrooms Helps transgender people to locate gender-neutral bathrooms. Non-gender conforming individuals.
- 9. Become an Ally Take the pledge! Team up with the Trevor Project!