What does it mean to be Transgender or Gender Nonconforming?
“Transgender” is a general term used to describe people whose gender identity differsfrom the sex they were assigned at birth.
“Gender nonconforming” refers to people who do not follow other people’s ideas or stereotypes about how they should look or act based on the female or male sex they were assigned at birth.
“Transgender” and “Gender nonconforming” are umbrella terms that often encompass other terms such as transsexual, cross dresser, gender queer, femme queen, A.G., Two Spirit, and many more. It is important to referto peoplewith termsthey prefer.
An informative document created by the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, to provide answers to some common questions about being transgender or gender nonconforming. More specifically targeting teachers and administrators in New York City, and focusing on teens and youth, it highlights the rights of these individuals and offers suggestions for making schools safer.
Mermaids is a UK-based support group of parents and transmen and transwomen whose goal is to support, educate, and alleviate suffering that Gender Identity Issues may cause. Support for both young people and their families seeks to foster understanding and acceptance.
Provides resources for transgender youth, their families, educators and healthcare providers. Also includes answers to Frequently Asked Questions, a glossary of terms, and extensive advice on coming out as transgender.
