What is Gender Identity?
Gender Identity is an internal feeling or awareness we all have about being a man, woman, neither or both. There are many different gender identities. Cis and trans are not gender identities. They are a description of the relationship between one's gender identity and the gender one was assigned at birth. Do you know what these terms mean?
- Agender
- Gender fluid
- Genderqueer
- Non-binary
- Two-Sprirt (2 spirit, 2S)
- Woman
- Man
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Pronouns Matter!
Pronouns are the words that replace people's names. Each person may like to be addressed with pronouns (ex. they, he, she, etc.) that reflect their gender identity. If you are unsure of a person's pronouns, it is okay to ask them what they prefer.
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What is Gender Expression?
Everyone has a gender expression. This is how they outwardly express their gender to the world. It may mean expressing yourself as feminine, masculine, both, neither, or something else. A person's name, pronouns, titles, etc. are also parts of gender expression.
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Do We Have Books with Trans Characters or About Trans People in the Learning Commons?
We sure do! We have books to reflect and represent all members of our community. Come on up to the Learning Commons and check out a book from our display!
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