Speaking Trans: A Primer on Gender Language

Respecting each other’s self-identification on gender is about respecting other people’s dignity and humanity.

Transgender people face much higher levels of violence and unemployment than the general population, and so the last thing they need is disrespect. Kate Sosin, Senior Reporter for the Windy City Times, and Brent Holman-Gomez of the Gay Liberation Network discuss some basic do’s and don’ts about the use of gender pronouns and other language so we do not reinforce the discrimination that Transgender people already face in society.

Originally broadcast February 8, 2013

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