VISIBILITY bringing attention to the LGBTQ+ community
Social
Justice
e. “ Fair treatment of all people in a society, including respect for the rights of minorities and equitable distribution of resources among members of a community.�
GENDER
PRONOUNS & why they are important
What is a “Gender Pronoun”? A gender pronoun is the pronoun that a person chooses for themselves. Gender Pronouns are the pronouns we use to refer to people in conversation, for example: She/Her, He/Him, They/Them. Remember, it is important to respect people’s gender pronouns, you can’t always know someone’s gender pronoun by looking at them.
Why is it important to respect people’s Gender Pronouns? It’s important to respect a persons gender pronoun as it is a persons identity. When someone suggests a different pronoun it can lead to misgendering which may make someone feel disrespected or even jeopardize someone’s security. Do not suppose a pronoun for someone based off their looks, instead ask them for their preferred pronoun. Respecting and asking creates a safe space for people, making them feel that they can fully be themselves.
What if I accidentally use the wrong pronouns? It’s important to not make a big deal of your mistake, simply apologize, correct yourself and move on. Making a big deal of the situation can only make it worse and draw more attention, the less deal you make of it the less it will be. If you realize that you made a mistake after, make sure to apologize to that person in private and use the correct pronouns in the future. Being misgendered can hurt and it is important to make the person feel respected and comforted.
some examples of gender pronouns
HE/HIM MASCULINE PRONOUN
He is talking. I am listening to him. The phone is his.
HIR/ZIR (here)
NEUTRAL PRONOUN
(zee)
Ze is talking. I am listening to hir. The phone is zirs.
SHE/HER FEMININE PRONOUN
She is talking. I am listening to her. The phone is hers.
THEY/THEM NEUTRAL PRONOUN
They are speaking. I am listening to them. The phone is theirs. *Please rememeber these are not the only pronouns. There are an inďŹ nite number of pronouns as new ones emerge in our language. Always ask someone for their pronouns.
Discriminatio In the Workpl
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500k
The amount in millions of LGBTQ workers in the United States.
Number of transgender workers age 16 and older in the U.S. that live in states with no statutory protection against employment discrimination based on orientation of sex and gender identity.
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9.2%
43%
Rate of poverty for female same-sex couples in states that do not provide statutory protections in contrast to the 5.6% rate of poverty in the states that do provide protections.
Percentage of LGBTQ employees that have yet to “come out� to co-workers out of fear of retaliation, such as termination, being left out of group assignments, or the loss of a potential promotion.
LGBTQ+ Rights at Sch Gender Identity
Facilities
Regardless of whether or not changes have been made to an ID, or received medical treatment, your institution cannot require you to show proof of the above in order to have your gender respected. You have the right to be treated according to your chosen gender.
Be it for a feeling of safety or comfort, use of a private space if requested should be allowed. A school cannot force you into using a separate restroom or locker room. You have the right to use locker rooms and restrooms that match your gender identity.
Pronoun Rights
Harassment
Faculty and staff are absolutely not allowed to call you by the wrong name or desired pronouns on purpose after clarifying what you’d like to be called. You have the right to be called by the name and pronouns that you feel match your gender identity.
If faculty, staff, or administrators are aware of the fact that bullying or harassment is occurring they must take action to put a stop to it. You have the right not to be bullied or harassed due to being transgender or gender non-conforming.
hool. Dress Code
Clubs
So long as a school’s dress code is respected, such as every day attire, for dances, or graduation a school must allow the rules to be followed in a way that matches your gender. You have the right to present and dress yourself in a manner that matches your gender identity.
Neither faculty, staff, nor administration is allowed to ban LGBTQ+ student clubs, or treat said clubs any different than other student clubs. You have the right to either join, or start, an LGBTQ+ student club or group such as the Pride Alliance or the Gay-Straight Alliance, etc.
Participation
Privacy
No matter your race, religion, nationality, disability, gender identity or expression, you cannot be punished for participating in school events or activities. You have the right to the same opportunities to learn and participate in school life as anyone else.
If a student wishes to keep their gender identity confidential, the school must ensure that info like medical history, transgender status, or former name are kept confidential. You have the right to protect your privacy and choose who and who not to tell about your gender identity.
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