Gender identity and gender expression are complex terms that often confuse even the best therapists. At best, these are highly personal and often perplexing issues, with societal mores and ...
Most of us have grown up thinking that there are two genders: boy and girl. However, as we discuss inclusion of LGBTQ+ identities, it is critically important to outline key terms that base our ...
Recent education policy changes and protests about sex education reveal increasing concern and polarization over how sex and gender identity are taught in public schools in Canada. They also expose ...
Question: I follow California’s requirements for posting notices and providing harassment prevention training to my employees, but do I need to address situations where customers and co-workers harass ...
Every child embarks on a unique journey of self-discovery. This can manifest in various ways, including clothing choices that might not traditionally align with their assigned sex at birth. This ...
Sex refers to biological differences between males and females (e.g. gonads, sexual organs, chromosomes, hormones). Sex is usually assigned at birth (there are examples when it is assigned later, when ...
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene hung a sign outside her Capitol office door that said “There are TWO genders: MALE & FEMALE. ‘Trust the Science!’” There are many reasons to question hanging such ...
In February 2025, Kathleen Lowrey, a University of Alberta anthropology professor, took her 14-year-old daughter to swim at ...
Identity can be expressed in many small ways. It’s changing your hair color on a whim, throwing on a cute outfit just to walk around the house or putting together an intricate outfit to go to a house ...
A new survey has shown that two-thirds of LGBTQ+ school students in the US have reported feeling unsafe because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The report comes from ...
Gut wrenching. Yet another person I must explain it to: I just have short hair and dress like a 12-year-old boy on his way to PE. Fighting my fear of conflict, coupled with humiliation, I respond: “I ...
In today's diverse and inclusive world, it's essential to create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard and a sense of belonging. One significant step towards fostering inclusivity is the practice of ...