Tag: Transgender
Understanding transgender: what you can and can not want to know.
The very notion of "her" is what most individuals don't understand, and until more efforts are made to educate about gender, sex, and identity, the general public will remain clueless and ignorant.
2012 Posts in Review
Every year I look back over the content I have written and look to see which posts grab the most attention. I'd like to mention the 12 posts that received the most number of hits.
Pre-post: Sex, Gender, and Genitalia
What is the relationship of genitalia to gender and to sex? when and where are any of these the same thing, and where do they refer to different things? and is the idea of what constitues "trans" pr a trans
Some action on the Pitt Trans discrimination complaint.
In the mean time, there is plenty of work that needs to be done. One of the reasons this seems so controversial is that most people don't understand transgender or the issues trans persons face on a daily basis.
Understanding Trans- one story doesn’t fit all.
The linked article is such an awesome read! Two small clips are here: When I tore open the envelope it took my breath away, much like seeing my reflection every morning — the growing pronouncement of my jaw, the square
EEOC rules that gender-identity discrimination is covered by Title VII.
I urge Pitt to get to work quickly on a thorough, fair, and comprehensive policy. While efforts are progressing, it is far from fast enough. The Pitt situation is also complex. As a university, it has students, staff and faculty
The Transgender Law and Policy Institute
I’ve added a link in my blogroll for the Transgender Law and Policy Institute. This is a wonderful website with a ton of useful information regarding trans law and policy. Check it out!
Equality PA Issues Statement Regarding Issues at Pitt
Statement of Equality Pennsylvania on the University of Pittsburgh’s Non-Discrimination Policy for the Transgender Community and the Need for Calm Harrisburg – Over the past several weeks, Equality Pennsylvania has been very carefully monitoring and watching the situation surrounding
LAPD plans separate jail for transgender suspects.
It is one thing to discuss nondiscrimination as a concept, but how does that change when put into practical situations like shower facilities, locker rooms, prisons, etc. Maybe nondiscrimination is the same, and a concept can be equyally applied everywhere.
Pitt Trans Bathroom Issue: Meeting with the Pitt Administration
In this case, the Pitt Administration wants to see a comprehensive policy in place that treats all students, staff, and faculty, fairly, respectfully and trans-positive.
