Resources related to transgenderism and the trans community.
Written by L Demtchenko and modified by H L Harris.
Being a trans ally
How can I be a good friend/trans ally? Trans respect: the absolute basics Friends and colleagues can do some really simple things to make trans people feel at ease and show them respect: Use the name and pronoun that they ask you to use. If you are not sure what the right pronoun is, just …
Further reading
Note: I am actively looking for more suggestions for this page. General The Gender Trust: the UK’s largest charity helping people whose lives are affected by gender identity issues: http://www.gendertrust.org.uk/ Gendered Intelligence: An organization that runs creative arts and training events which investigate gender. Gendered Intelligence runs an annual community conference: http://www.genderedintelligence.co.uk/ The Gender Identity and Education …
Gender dysphoria
What is Gender Dysphoria? This page is for those who are questioning their gender and for cis people who want to understand more about trans experiences. The following definitions are from TransMediaWatch (http://www.transmediawatch.org.uk/tmw/pages/tmw202.asp) Gender dysphoria “Gender dysphoria is an underlying and incessant disquiet or anxiety centred on the understanding that who you are is not …
Glossary
These definitions are intended to provide an overview and are not a comprehensive discussion of the ideas involved. Many people’s experience will be different than what is given here. For more information, including links to other resources, see CUSU LGBT’s trans page at www.lgbt.cusu.cam.ac.uk/resources/trans. Gender: fundamentally about how a person identifies themself and how they …
I think I'm trans
I think I’m trans: now what? If you’re reading this section, you’ve probably already done a considerable amount of soul-searching, thinking and reading about your gender identity. The following section is going to be about the medical treatment of gender dysphoria in the Cambridge area, so if you’re wondering where to go next, read on. …
Language and inclusivity
Language and inclusivity – for societies, organizations and individuals Language Trans people should always be addressed and accommodated in the gender in which they present, unless they specify otherwise. This includes use of pronouns and titles, in notes, speech and correspondence. If in doubt, ask the person what they prefer; in general, trans people would …
My partner is trans
My partner/family member is transgender: what now? This page is intended for significant others (family members, close friends and partners) of trans people. Transition (social, medical or legal) can be an emotionally challenging time for a trans person, and we particularly value the support of our partners and family members during this time. However, it …
Practical information
Practical Information: within the University and Beyond I am actively seeking suggestions for this page. If anyone has something they would like to see added or to contribute, then please let me know. How can I change my name with the University? If you change your name and/or title by deed poll (http://www.ukdps.co.uk/AdviceForTranssexuals.html) while you …
Tackling transphobia
Tackling Transphobia and Hate Crime. What is transphobia? Transphobia has been defined by the Crown Prosecution Service as “the fear of or a dislike directed towards trans people, or a fear of or dislike directed towards their perceived lifestyle, culture or characteristics, whether or not any specific trans person has that lifestyle or characteristic. The …
The 'T' within LGBT
How does the ‘T’ fit within LGBT? Some people – both transgendered and non-trans LGB people – argue against the inclusion of T issues alongside LGB issues because they consider sexual orientation and gender identity to be incomparable. However, CUSU’s group is an “LGBT” group, including advocacy of transgender issues within its remit. There are …
Transgenderism
‘Transgender’ (often abbreviated to ‘trans’) is used as an inclusive umbrella term used to describe anyone who feels that the sex that was assigned to them at birth incompletely describes or fails to describe them. This term includes people who: are transsexual (live as members of the sex other than the sex they were assigned …