How to be an Ally to Your Trans Friends By Sophia Field for Out for Health

Outdated A word frequently used in this booklet. “Outdated” here refers to a once accepted word, term, or idea that is now found to be divisive, hur ul, oﬀensive, exclusive, or socially/medically/gramma cally in‐ correct. Pangender One who iden fies with mul ple or all genders. Passing An outdated term which refers to “passing” in society as cisgender. Tends to be divisive and unhelpful. Pronouns A set of words (which change based on the gramma cal context) that are designed to refer to someone in a shortened way (so you don’t need to use their name repeatedly in the same sentence). Pronouns may be gendered (he/she) or gender neutral/non‐descrip ve (they/ ze/e) Preferred Pronouns The set of pronouns (he/him; she/her; they/them; etc.) that a person (trans or cis) prefers to be referred to with. 26

How to be an Ally to Your Trans Friends By Sophia Field for Out for Health

Published on Oct 1, 2014

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You know the way you’re walking through the halls at school or on the bus or in the mall or on facebook or at the library or just in the world in some way and you have a friend who does something AWESOME that is so freaking cool and great and helpful and supportive and makes you happy and feel like they are so kind and nice and they “get it” and they make a positive difference in your day? Yeah, that does happen, but sometimes, people need some tips and help to be that awesome ally even more often and in bigger more excellent ways! We were lucky to work with the brilliant Sophia Field, who created this HOW TO booklet just for you! When you become an ally to your transgender friends, you really make a difference. By speaking up and educating yourself and being an excellent human, your actions will help make your school and community a better, safer place!

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