Transgender activism is an umbrella term for social movements that work to protect and support people whose gender identities do not fit within traditional binary definitions of "man" or...
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...
Transphobia is a social problem that affects all members of society. It refers to an irrational fear, hatred, or prejudice towards people who do not conform to traditional gender norms. Transphobic...
Transphobia is an irrational fear of or prejudice against people who identify themselves as members of the opposite gender from their birth sex. It may also be expressed as a dislike for individuals...
Narrative tropes have long been used to shape societal expectations and moral frameworks around gender, sex, sexuality, and relationships. Trans identities are no exception to this rule, and stories...
Transgender women are individuals who identify as female but were assigned male at birth. They may have different experiences with femininity depending on their culture, social environment, and...
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...
Gender-affirming care is an important aspect of healthcare that helps individuals who identify as transgender or nonbinary achieve physical and emotional wellbeing. Unfortunately, there are several...
Overview of Transgender Representation in Media
Transgender representation in media has gained significant attention in recent years due to increased awareness of gender fluidity and acceptance of...
How Historical, Cultural, and Political Legacies Contribute to Persistent Transphobia and Ways They Can Be Addressed
As society continues to advance in its understanding of gender identity, many...