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Genderbread Person
Thanks to the folks from ItsPronouncedMetroSexual.com for this great tool… Genderbread-Person v2 Genderbread-Person v3.3-HI-RES
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Summer Camps
If being comfortable in your gender and enjoying typical summer camp activities while exploring who you are with others who may understand parts of your journey is something your are looking for Camp Aranu’tiq may be for you. I have not had the privilege of attending Camp Aranu’tiq, but Nick Read more…
publications
USA Swimming Asian American Resource Guide
USA Swimming Asian American Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide USA Swimming, October 2016 “USA Swimming is committed to a culture of inclusion and opportunity for people of diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, age, income, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Our organization is sensitive to differences Read more…
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USA Swimming LGBTQ Resource Guide
USA SWIMMING RELEASES FIRST-EVER LGBTQ CULTURAL INCLUSION RESOURCE GUIDE 9/22/2016 USA Swimming has released the organization’s first-ever Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide to be launched during the United States Aquatic Sports (USAS) Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. This resource guide will help coaches, parents and clubs Read more…
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Binding
What is binding? Binding attempts to (temporarily) flatten the chest essentially by squishing a person’s breasts against them. Many people use a piece of clothing called a “binder” which usually is like a tight sports bra. Binding with any other than this can be very dangerous for your health and Read more…
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Transitioning
Lots of transgender people feel something called “gender dysphoria,” which is the discomfort or distress of varying intensities with one’s body, physical attributes, behaviors, etc., due to the incongruence of assigned sex and gender identity. Trans* people experience dysphoria in all kinds of ways. There is no Read more…
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GLAAD Media Resources
GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love. GLAAD provides an Read more…
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Terminology
Relevant Vocabulary: Transgender – an adjective that describes a person who does not identify as the gender they were assigned at birth. Cisgender – an adjective that describes a person who identifies as the gender they were assigned at birth. Gender transition – any step(s) a person takes to affirm their Read more…