Gender identity is a hot topic. What do we get wrong about gender, and how do our ingrained ideas about gender affect us? How can we be more compassionate and respectful of our transgender and gender non-conforming community?

Sara's Playlist:

"I Never Came Out" by Adeem the Artist

Reading Resources:

"Stop Using Phony Science to Justify Transphobia" at Scientific American

"Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQ" at Human Rights Campaign

"Tips for Allies of Transgender People" at GLAAD

"Everyone Uses Singular 'They,' Whether They Realize It Or Not" at NPR

Transgender and Non-Binary Activists to Learn From:

ALOK they/them | On Instagram: @alokvmenon

Schuyler Bailer he/him/his | On Instagram: @pinkmantaray

Ashlee Marie Preston she/her/hers | On Instagram: @ashleemariepreston

Raquel Willis she/her/hers | On Instagram: @raquel_willis

Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia