Transgender Rights' Toolkit
Transgender Rights' Toolkit
What Does Transgender Mean?
A transgender person is an individual whose assigned gender at birth does not match their gender identity. Transgender women, for example, are women who were assigned the gender of ‘male’ at birth but do not identify with this assigned gender, identifying instead as women. A person can be transgender within the gender binary (transgender women and men) or transgender outside of it, using terms such as nonbinary or genderqueer- among other terms- to describe their gender identity. Effective allyship can ensure that transgender individuals’ identities are recognised, respected and protected.
- Acknowledging and respecting people’s chosen names and/or pronouns
- Supporting and safeguarding transgender individuals who are at risk of discrimination and prejudice
- Creating trans-inclusive spaces e.g.: gender-neutral bathrooms
- Using gender-neutral language for groups and for individuals whose gender is not known
- Creating workplaces which support trans needs (e.g.: non-gendered dress codes, paid leave for employees undergoing transitional therapies)
- Advocating for and defending the rights of transgender peers when challenged
The Diverse Educators’ Transgender Rights Toolkit
We are collating a growing bank of resources to support you in how you show up, how you stand up and how you speak out, on matters pertaining to transgender rights and welfare.