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Title: What Not To Say When Discussing Transgender People
Post by: Shana A on November 30, 2011, 09:43:41 AM
What Not To Say When Discussing Transgender People

By:           Daniel Villarreal
On:           Nov 30, 2011

http://www.queerty.com/what-not-to-say-when-discussing-transgender-people-20111130/ (http://www.queerty.com/what-not-to-say-when-discussing-transgender-people-20111130/)

When discussing transgender topics, it's important to avoid slurs and handle questions with tact. Luckily, this handy little poster offers a good primer on how to do both.

Words build thoughts and thoughts create actions. Thus, every word helps lay the foundation for empowered trans people and trans equality worldwide.

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Words That Are Transphobic & Why

Filed By Bil Browning | November 29, 2011 2:45 PM

http://www.bilerico.com/2011/11/words_that_are_transphobic_why.php#.TtZRwp0CLVx.twitter (http://www.bilerico.com/2011/11/words_that_are_transphobic_why.php#.TtZRwp0CLVx.twitter)

Ever wonder if certain words or phrases are transphobic? Ever wonder why you're getting called out for some things you say? Check out this great infographic from the UC Davis LGBT Resource Center.