Gender Identification : An Exploration Of The Transgender Group
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Gender Identification: An Exploration of the Transgender Group and Their Relationship in Society
Gender identification and expression of transgender individuals has become controversial in America because of lack of knowledge and societal acculturation of this group. As society continues to connect gender identity with sexual identity, those who identify as transgender are forced to conform to the cultural norms of society or choose not to openly portray their gender expression. Although the media and the LGBT community has played a major role in raising awareness about transgender people, legislation and politics reflect inequality and bias. Assigning gender roles in a society leads to individuals not having equal rights and becoming…show more content… According to the National Transgender Discrimination Survey in 2014, over 50% or more transgender experienced family members choosing not to speak to them, being harassed or bullied at school, discrimination in the work place, and refusal of treatment form healthcare providers” (Anna P. Haas, 2014, p. 2). The transgender community describes themselves as “many selves”, because they indeed are “human beings who navigate as leaders of the community, students, business owners, and activists (Erickson-Schroth, 2014, p. 4). This generalization is important for society to understand, so that gender presentation doesn’t become an individual’s one entity.
The history of transgender discrimination can be dated back to the formation of the colonies in the United States. During colonization, gender systems were created to establish cultural gender roles based on an individual’s sex determined at birth. In 1620, was the first recorded person who identified as being transgender in the state of Virginia (Beemyn, 2013). This individual described himself as being both a man and a woman, wore both men and women clothing, and created a man and woman name for himself/herself. Physical examinations were taken of this individual, and no clear sex could be determined (Beemyn, 2013, p. 1). During this
the behaviors are consistent with the gender assigned at birth, however; there are some children who are cross-gendered and show behaviors that are opposite to the sex assigned to them at birth (Pardo, 2008). Most of the transgender people identify their gender identity during adolescence, research studies suggest that transgender males and females go through a process of dissonance, exploration and finally disclosure before they identify their actual gender identity. The feelings of difference are
LGBT population throughout my exploration. I think that this research expanded my awareness in that it increased my understanding of individuals who may be struggling with their LGBT identification.
I, at first, was not aware that sexual orientation and gender identification were formed at such a young age. I was aware that most individuals become aware of gender at the ages of three and four, but had not previously considered the trauma of not understanding one’s gender when everyone else was adjusting
learning about gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation. They think that hearing, seeing, or learning these things will influence their child. According to research, however, no matter how often children are exposed to these topics they still will make their own decisions later on in life on the matter. Often parents are upset when they hear their children are learning about these terms because they do not know the dictionaries definitions for these words are. According to webster; gender is the state
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English 102:Rhetoric and Compositions
Dr.Tom Bragg
April 12, 2016
Being raised in a gay/lesbian household does not make a child gay:
”Ignorance is bliss”
Gay, straight, lesbian bisexual, etc. These are all terms used to describe a person’s seuxual orientation. In today’s world people are harassed and assaulted because of which of these words they identify with. From 2012 up to 2012 there was a drastic change in reported hate crimes against members of the LGBT community.
This essay will be discussing how gender is portrayed in the films Todo Sobre Mi Madre (All About My Mother) and Tacones Lejanos (High Heels), both directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The use of the theatre and performance, along with the audiences that come with it, enables these films to explore the manner in which gender is unstable. Gwynne Edwards writes that Almodóvar often pays tribute to the stage . Almodóvar dedicates All About My Mother “to all the actresses who have played actresses, to all women
Abstract
This paper will explore gender roles and how they have been transformed and at times redefined. Many women wanted change and greater roles in society which lead to a movement that eventually questioned and blurred the lines between who the head of the household is and traditional gender roles. This paper will explore what is feminism, what exactly is gender and sex, is gender important, is the role of the male and female really important in today’s society and finally, why must man be
She sought to shed light on the inequality of women and ways to remedy this injustice. Wollstonecraft also wrote a book about feminism called: “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792. This book clearly detailed and showed a link between gender and the discourse of human nature found in the Enlightenment period and brought the issue of women’s rights to the surface for a general debate” (Allen, 2013). Feminism and women’s rights are not a new concept and has at least been a debate for 223
“Natural disasters are a tragedy in their own right but in countries with existing gender discrimination women are the worst hit. While most disasters cannot be prevented, policy makers, international and humanitarian organizations must develop better policies to address the special needs of women in the wake of large-scale natural disasters.”
- Neumayer (LSE, 2006)
This essay will seek to justify that the inclusion of the role of women in disaster preparedness and response planning is imperative
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Inclusive teaching and learning
Introduction
Organisations working within the learning and skills sector face increasing challenges as the UK
becomes more diverse and multicultural. Differences are an asset and a diverse learner body
and workforce enrich an organisation. However, misunderstandings, negative attitudes, or a
lack of awareness, understanding and effective communication can all lead to segregation and
underachievement.
The aim of this CPD builder is to raise awareness of the inclusion