Trans Advocacy

By Dr. Genny Beemyn, Campus Pride Trans Policy Clearinghouse Coordinator Is your campus group going on a trip? Maybe you are competing at a debate tournament, cheerleading competition, going abroad internationally together?   Campus Pride has been asked several times about …
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By Genny Beemyn, Ph.D. Are you working to increase the number of gender inclusive/all-gender restrooms on your campus? Have you thought about the use of language, signage, and privacy/safety? The following list is a quick rundown of “dos” and “don’ts” …
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by Allison Marie Turner Welcome to Queer It Yourself, a series on using arts-and-crafts to make your spaces more safe, fun and QUEER! Want a fun craft you can do to create more inclusive spaces on your campus? Today, Campus …
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by Allison Marie Turner Respecting a person’s pronouns is vitally important to creating inclusive environments for transgender people. Beginning a conversation by introducing yourself and sharing your pronouns is an easy way to begin a conversation about pronoun usage, and …
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 Although to date only four women’s colleges have implemented inclusive transgender policies, it is a topic on the forefront at numerous campuses. As the public conversation evolves—with a Time magazine cover featuring Laverne Cox, a best-selling autobiography by Janet Mock …
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by Tyler Eilts A necessary evil which pushes our privacy boundaries into the open: Public restrooms. Public restrooms can prove challenging to many individuals who are differently gendered from the falsely dichotomous “Male” or “Female” stick figure depictions on bathroom signage. Thankfully, …
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Written by Prin, University of South Florida CW: discussion of transphobic behavior and dialogue The variations in community experiences between different locations is fascinating to me. In Tampa, Florida, I am heavily involved in the transgender community, and I know many …
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by Justine Matlock CW: discussion of transphobic behavior and action   The transgender community is one of the most underrepresented, misinterpreted, and misunderstood facets of the LGBTQIA community- as such, in our society we/they face unprecedented rates of violence, higher …
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Reprinted with permission. The Advocate, August 13, 2014 Just a few steps would make any campus a more welcoming place. by Genny Beemyn Let’s face it: most colleges and universities do not do enough to support trans students. To their …
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by Genny Beemyn Add the Phrase “Gender Identity or Expression” to the Institution’s Nondiscrimination Policy College nondiscrimination policies include “sex” and often “sexual orientation” as protected categories. The reference to “sex” in such policies has historically not been considered to …
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With improvements made across the country, for the first time ever, Campus Pride can assemble a list of the most welcoming places for trans students to go to college. by Dr. Genny Beemyn and Shane Windmeyer, reprinted with permission from …
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Transgender and other gender nonconforming people face discrimination and harassment on a daily basis. In addition, transgender individuals are often denied access to basic services and facilities, such as restrooms and housing. Some campus administrators are beginning to understand that …
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by Caeden Dempsey, National Center for Transgender Equality In the past few years we have seen a rise in the presence of trans and genderqueer students on college campuses across the country.  With this heightened visibility comes increased backlash that …
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by Zander Keig Are You a Boy or a Girl? I can’t keep track of how many times a child has asked me that question, in public no less, like while waiting in line to buy popcorn at the movies …
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Check your boxes.  Find out where to focus your trans-inclusive efforts on campus. by Genny Beemyn Language and Processes Yes/No __ __ Have a college nondiscrimination policy that includes “gender identity or expression.” __ __ If your office has its …
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This is a compiled list of resources and support for transgender education and research. Transgender Educational and Support Resources Share with others!facebooktwittergooglepinteresttumblrlinkedinmail

CW: examples are include that relate to various trans experiences, medical procedures, anti-trans ideas of sexual behavior and sexuality, and transphobic/ableist ideas of mental health This outline is a comprehensive list of privileges of gender normatives that should be respected …
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This resource guide from the Lambda 10 Project helps institutions of higher education and work spaces to protect transgender students and members from discrimination through inclusion within policy change. Suggestions for How to Have “Gender Identity or Expression” Included in …
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To assist colleges and universities in becoming more supportive of transgender students, staff, and faculty, we offer the following practical recommendations in areas where gender-variant people are likely to encounter discrimination on campuses: health care, residence halls, bathrooms, locker rooms, …
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The Trans Umbrella This resource from Lambda 10 Project is an informative guide of terms to include all variants of transgender people. These words are social constructs developed over time. New language is constantly formed to unite community members as …
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by Lydia A. Sausa, M.S. Ed., Ph.D. candidate CW: discussion of transphobic violence and harassment “I felt alone and isolated. No one cared. No one really understood me and what I was going through. I loved school, but I never felt …
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