There has been an increase in media coverage of transgender people in both entertainment and news outlets.
The way that trans individuals are represented can have lasting effects on how society...
Education is often touted as the key to eliminating prejudice and discrimination, but can it truly be effective when applied to issues surrounding gender identity and expression? Transphobia, which...
Internalized transphobia is a form of internalized prejudice that occurs when someone who identifies as transgender experiences negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors towards themselves due to...
Transgender experiences are often portrayed in literature to reflect or shape social attitudes about gender identity. These works can be an important tool for educating readers and raising awareness...
The recurring trope of "trans tragedy" in film reflects societal discomfort with transformation by exploring the experiences and struggles of trans individuals through narratives that often end in...
Internalized transphobia is a term used to describe the negative attitudes towards one's own gender identity that are rooted in societal expectations of what it means to be male or female. It can...
A person's gender identity is unique to them and may change throughout their life. It refers to how they experience themselves internally and express it externally. Transphobia is the fear or hatred...
Media Portrayals of Trans Identities
Media outlets have been covering stories about transgender individuals for decades now, but it is only within the last decade that this coverage has increased...
What Role Do Family Dynamics Play in the Internal Acceptance of Transgender Identity?
Family dynamics can have an immense impact on the internal acceptance of transgender identities within...
Does visibility in media equate to safety in real life for trans individuals?
The recent increase in visibility of transgender people in media has led many to believe that it will translate into...