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10 Misconceptions Every Trans Ally Needs to Understand
You may think you’ve got the basics down – but these myths are common even among well-meaning allies. So make sure you know the truth.
Read More10 Things You’re Actually Saying When You Ignore Someone’s Gender Pronouns
One of the most everyday challenging parts of coming out as transgender is the resistance people have to changing the pronouns they use. Sure, some slip-ups are understandable at first. But when people actively refuse to use your pronouns, then that’s a whole other story. Here are ten things that this refusal actually signifies to the trans person.
Read More11 Myths, Misconceptions, and Lies About Gender Non-conforming Children
When a moving video about a transgender child went viral, this author saw some common ideas in the unkind comments section. It’s time to put these myths to rest.
Read More10 Responses to the Phrase ‘Man Up’
It’s the favorite advice of patriarchal misogynists everywhere: “Man up.” (See also: “Grow a pair,” “Be a man,” and “Stop acting like a girl.”) This phrase presents a view of masculinity that is oppressive to not just women and gender non-conforming people, but to men as well. Check out Guante’s kick*ss poem with ten ways to respond to this so-called “advice.”
Read MoreCelebrating Butch: A Powerful Photo Collection on Female Masculinity
In our gender binary world, it can be hard for butch folk to just be themselves. This amazing photo collection by Meg Allen shows how butch is being proudly reclaimed and expressed.
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