The concept of gender is defined as the state of being male, female, or some other gender identity, whereas sex refers to biological characteristics of an individual which include chromosomes,...
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 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 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...
Transgender activism has been a significant force for change throughout human history, from prehistoric times to the modern era. Transgender people have always existed, but they were often denied...
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...
There has been increasing recognition that transgender and non-binary individuals face numerous challenges when accessing healthcare services, including limited access to gender-affirming care....
Resistance to oppression and discrimination is an important part of human history. From the Civil Rights Movement to the Women's Liberation Movement to the LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, individuals have found...
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...