“normal” in some way, doesn’t mean our feelings don’t exist. It also doesn’t mean our desire for privacy doesn’t exist. So, before asking a question about someone’s gender identity, be sure you aren’t putting them in an uncomfortable position, and ask yourself ...
Gender dysphoria and questions about gender identity can present in young children and raise significant issues for families, schools and clinicians. There is ongoing debate about the causes and treatment of these conditions and the relationship of childhood GID to adult trans-sexualism. Biological ...
I keep seeing information about “Equal Pay Day” during Women’s History Month. What is Equal Pay Day, and how can I recognize it in my organization? HR Answer: Equal Pay Day is a symbolic day that puts into perspective the 23% pay gap between a woman and a man in the same role....
While it’s true that many nonbinary people do use they/them pronouns, in short, there’s no single they/them gender identity out there. As Wren Sanders wrote for them.:“When we assume an inextricable connection between preferring ‘they’ pronouns and being nonbinary, we risk overlooking...
Survey found that a tiny fraction of people in the United States – about 0.6% of those 13 and older, or about 1.6 million people – identify as transgender, according to theWilliams Institute, a think tank at UCLA Law that provides scientific research on gender identity and sexual ...
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using them to decide when, where, and which pronouns are used – including whether to use this feature. Knowing someone’s pronouns does not always equate to knowing their gender identity. Importantly, choosing to leverage the pronouns feature as an individual user should be optional, not ...
questions only offered two gender answer options. In 2020, roughly 55% included three or more options. By 2022, the number of surveys offering three or more options increased to 64%. We predict that this percentage will grow in 2023 and beyond, as attitudes about gender identity continue to...
Some critics point out that youth who take puberty blockers may change their minds about their gender identity later in life. Several studies have shown that most people who opt for gender-affirming caredon’t later regret their choices— includingan October 2022 studyin the Netherlands that foun...
Survey found that a tiny fraction of people in the United States – about 0.6% of those 13 and older, or about 1.6 million people – identify as transgender, according to the Williams Institute, a think tank at UCLA Law that provides scientific research on gender identity and...