On Praising Tomboys and Rejecting Feminine Boys
Teaching the lesson that things associated with females are considered weak or soft and things associated with men are considered strong, at such a young age, is a dangerous and slippery slope.
(via kalemason)
Queer Musings: Teaching While Trans*
There’s a considerable amount of writing dedicated to the topic of teaching while queer, dealing with topics such as being out about one’s sexuality in the classroom. I’ve come across much less writing focusing on gender identity and expression specifically, even though it…
The End of Gender? (via NPR)
“Perhaps you have a friend or family member who is more comfortable with a new gender. Or maybe you have had dealings with someone of indeterminate gender in the checkout line. Maybe you have seen the old “It’s Pat” routines from Saturday Night Live.
Because there is a growing societal awareness of gender consciousness and of a certain blurriness of genders, the question “Is it a boy or a girl?” may not just be for expectant parents anymore.
And so what? Does gender matter? In a country with the ideal of treating everyone fairly and equitably, do we really need to know if someone is a boy or a girl? These questions are driving decisions and actions around the country.”
My brother sent this over to me and it made me fist-pump for two reasons:
- NPR is talking about gender and gender neutrality (awesome)
- Erik read it and thought of me (I guess he gets me more than I think. It’s really refreshing)
I like to think that sometimes people don’t know whether I’m a boy or girl, because at least then we’re on the same page.
Submitted by dignityjustinplace
I love this quote.
I really love that several people at work have asked me about my pronouns of choice post name change. I expect it from my close personal queer friends at NEU since it is always a hot topic when someone starts going by a new name. It is always pleasant to have someone from outside of that microcosm curiously/politely ask. To keep everyone updated I’m still going by feminine pronouns, but will answer to sir.
Related sidenote: Funny story, one of the youth called me Sir after I asked her to do something and I think it was half serious/half sarcastic. It completely caught me off guard. I ended up almost forgetting what I was saying to her. Those kids will keep you on your toes, I tell ya.
