As human societies have progressed and developed, so too have their understandings of gender identity and expression. In ancient times, people may have seen gender as something fixed at birth and...
Transgender activism has been an important part of LGBTQ+ history since at least the early days of the movement in the 1960s. Trans people have fought for their right to be recognized as valid...
Transgender individuals face a unique set of challenges when it comes to experiencing violence due to their gender identity and expression. Violence is often directed at them because they do not...
Structural inequities are systemic barriers that create disadvantages for certain groups of people based on their race, gender, socioeconomic status, or geographic location. These inequalities can...
Celebrity Visibility vs Grassroots Empowerment
Celebrities are often considered to be the face of social movements and activism, but can their visibility alone substitute for the grassroots...
Internalized Transphobia Manifestation and Interventions
Internalized transphobia is a mental health issue that refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs about oneself held by individuals who...
Freedom is often seen as an inherent human right that allows individuals to make their own choices without interference from others.
This concept can become complicated when it comes to defining...
The topic of professional advancement and workplace inclusion for LGBTQ individuals has been an ongoing issue within modern society for decades.
Despite efforts to create more inclusive...
Structural Factors
In terms of structural factors, there are several ways that healthcare systems and policies can impact access to hormone therapy for transgender individuals.
Insurance...
Trans Inclusion Challenges Feminist Theory's Assumptions
Feminist theory has been traditionally grounded in an essentialist understanding of gender that views women as a homogenous group oppressed...