Gender

GenderHere you will find all of the articles that fall into the “Gender” category. These articles will provide the reader with insight into the complexity of gender as it pertains to individual identity and society at large.

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Popular tags include trans, cisgender, and genderqueer.

9+ Silly Gender Comics I drew in 5 Minutes or Less

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I made all of these comics for my book. Some of them will be in there. Some won’t make the cut. And many more that aren’t here will (and will…I made all of these comics for my book. Some of them will be in there. Some won’t make the cut. And many more that aren’t [...]

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My TED Talk: Understanding the Complexities of Gender

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I recently had the honor of being asked to give a TEDx talk all about gender. You can watch the video below, and see as I try to condense hundreds…I recently had the honor of being asked to give a TEDx talk all about gender. You can watch the video below, and see as I [...]

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Comprehensive List of LGBTQ+ Term Definitions

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Note: some definitions here may include words you aren’t familiar with, or have been taught a flawed or incomplete definition for; I’ve likely defined those words somewhere else in the… Note: some definitions here may include words you aren’t familiar with, or have been taught a flawed or incomplete definition for; I’ve likely defined those [...]

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30+ Examples of Male Privilege

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Following is a list of male privileges.  If you are male (and a man), listed below are benefits that result from being born with that gender and sex.  If you… Following is a list of male privileges.  If you are male (and a man), listed below are benefits that result from being born with that [...]

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How can I make the gender question on an application form more inclusive?

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This is the first installment of Q & A, where I respond to reader’s questions in a public article.  If you have a question, ask away.  The question is above,… This is the first installment of Q & A, where I respond to reader’s questions in a public article.  If you have a question, ask [...]

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Little girl goes on a rant over pink toys [VIDEO]

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How awesome is this?! Riley does a far better job expressing her outrage about gendered toys than I did in my post 10 Reasons LEGOs aren’t for girls.  This little…How awesome is this?! Riley does a far better job expressing her outrage about gendered toys than I did in my post 10 Reasons LEGOs aren’t [...]

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30+ Examples of Cisgender Privilege

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Heads up! I wrote a book all about gender that builds on concepts I introduced with the Genderbread Person and provides tools for standing up against gender-based oppression (like the things… Heads up! I wrote a book all about gender that builds on concepts I introduced with the Genderbread Person and provides tools for standing up against [...]

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Breaking through the binary: Gender explained using continuums

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Update: View the new-and-improved Genderbread Person v2.0.  It’s a heckuvalot better and just as free! Gender is a tough subject to tackle.  There are a lot of facets to consider,…Update: View the new-and-improved Genderbread Person v2.0.  It’s a heckuvalot better and just as free! Gender is a tough subject to tackle.  There are a lot [...]

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Defining a “Metrosexual Male”

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What does metrosexual mean?  What’s the difference between a metro guy and a non-metro guy?  Isn’t metrosexual just another word for gay?  Is your ringtone from Kimpossible?  These are questions…What does metrosexual mean?  What’s the difference between a metro guy and a non-metro guy?  Isn’t metrosexual just another word for gay?  Is your ringtone from [...]

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