Cydney Jones Definitions Sex chromosomes hormones and reproductive structure Gender behaviors actions and the internal sense of self as male female both or neither Gender binary ID: 153309
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Gender binary
Cydney JonesSlide2
Definitions
Sex:
chromosomes, hormones and reproductive
structureGender: behaviors, actions and the “internal sense of self as male, female, both or neither”Gender binary: an individual is born male or female and will act accordingly masculine or feminine for the entirety of his or her life Slide3
Gender-nonconformity
Someone who identifies outside of the gender binary
Male-to-female, female-to-male, transgender,
genderqueer, crossdresserMore people identifying as gender-nonconforming than in previous generationsGender Identity Disorder (DSM-IV)Classifying it as abnormal reinforces binarySlide4
Gender-nonconforming Youth
Common milestones experienced
Feeling different from others at a young age
Feeling the need to present as a gender different from the one assignedRepressing the new identity due to hostility of othersMisidentifying their identityLearning about and meeting members of the transgender communityAltering their external appearance to match their internal identityDeveloping a new sense of self
Final milestone
“Finally able to be seen by others as they have long felt inside”
“A sense of inner peace and relief”Slide5
What is being done?
Colleges and universities
Gender-neutral dorms, bathrooms, locker rooms
Preferred name on recordsAdding gender identity to nondiscrimination policiesOver 90% have done nothingMaintaining restrictive system of organizationSlide6
Who benefits?
Identify within binary
Receive appropriate services
Restricted in what they can do without being chastisedGender socialization: what is considered appropriate feminine and masculine behaviorThose that identify outside of gender binary suffer from animosity, discrimination, abuse, lack of servicesSlide7
Consequences of Gender-nonconformity
Transphobia
Often a minority group without the support of family
DiscriminationAbuseHomelessnessSlide8
Working with Gender-nonconforming People
Methods
Non-judgmental acceptance
Break the cycle of secrecyActiviate interestTolerate uncertaintySustain hopeHelp families become “transformers”: overcome transphobic feelingsGender identity as fluid (queer theory)Slide9
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Ehrensaft
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http://www.genderspectrum.org/about/understanding-gender
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Hutson
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Wiseman, M. & Davidson, S. (2011). Problems with binary gender discourse: using context to promote flexibility and connection in gender identity.
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