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Check yo self! (Misconceptions)
Creating Inclusive Spaces
Educate yo self!
Do's and Don'ts
Take Action!
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How can you tell if someone is transgender?
You can't! There is no way to visibly see if someone is transgender. Don't assume that there's not a trans person in any group of people.
100
In a group situation, how can you call on someone if you don't know their name, without using gendered words, such as "the lady in the front" or "the gentleman in the back"?
Refer to their clothing: "The person in the blue shirt."
100
Name one way you can hear first hand accounts of transgender experiences in the comfort of your home.
Youtube, Podcasts, memoirs/autobiographies, documentaries
100
True or False: It is okay to ask a trans person about their birth name.
False. Also, if they chose to tell you their birth name, you should not use it when referring to them or share it with others.
100
What should you do if you hear an anti-transgender remark or joke?
Speak up! Challenge the joke or remark. Ask why they think it's funny. Explain to them why it's harmful.
200
True or False: If you know someone is trans, you can probably guess what their sexual orientation is.
False! Gender Identity is not related to sexual/romantic orientation.
200
Name one thing you can do as a group leader to create an inclusive space during member introductions.
Ask everyone to share their name and pronouns. Lead by example and share your name and pronouns when introducing yourself. And/or have a spot for pronouns on name tags.
200
What types of things can you do outside of your home to learn more about this community?
Attend conferences, go to see speakers, theatrical performances on this topic, etc. Listen to trans people share their experiences and respectfully ask questions if that's okay with them.
200
When is it okay to share someone's transgender status with others?
With treatment team if it is relevant to their treatment plan. Otherwise, it is not okay to share this with others.
200
What easy and effective thing can you do to make others aware of someone's name and pronouns?
Use the name and pronouns that they've asked you to. Make a point of doing so around others, especially new groups of people.
300
True or False: Not all trans people want others to know they are trans.
True! Many trans people want to live as their gender and don't want others to know they are trans. Some chose to share this to spread awareness.
300
Name 2 gender neutral ways to address a group of people.
Hello everyone! Good evening folks! Good afternoon friends! Hi team!
300
In what year was the largest survey examining the experience of transgender people in the U.S. conducted?
The 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey - 27,715 respondents. Results released in Dec. 2016.
300
What should you do if you don't know someone's gender pronouns?
Listen to how others address them. Ask them privately and respectfully if you are comfortable doing so.
300
What changes can you advocate for at your workplace to make it a safer, more inclusive space for clients and coworkers?
Gender neutral bathrooms or a gender neutral bathroom option, more than two gender options on forms, a space on forms for preferred name (in case it's different than medical records).
400
Give an example of a statement that's a microaggression
"She's so gorgeous, I would have never guessed she was transgender." "You look just like a real woman." "He's so good looking, I'd date him even though he's trans."
400
True or False: It is okay to ask a trans person what surgeries they've had.
False. Not your junk, not your business. :)