Transgender
Transgender
Transgender is a complex and diverse identity, and not all transgender people choose to transition medically (such as hormone therapy or surgery) or socially (such as changing their name and/or pronouns) in order to affirm their gender. The decision to transition is a personal one and varies from person to person. It is important to recognize and respect each individual's gender identity, and to understand that gender is a complex and multifaceted aspect of a person's identity.
Transgender people often face discrimination, harassment, and violence due to their gender identity, and it is important to advocate for their rights and equality.
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Pronouns
People who identify as transgender may use a variety of pronouns depending on their gender identity. Some transgender people may use the pronouns that align with their gender identity, regardless of the sex they were assigned at birth. For example, a transgender woman may use she/her/hers pronouns, while a transgender man may use he/him/his pronouns.
Others may use gender-neutral pronouns such as they/them/theirs, ze/hir/hirs, or other pronouns that feel more comfortable and affirming to them. It's important to respect and use the pronouns that a person has specified for themselves, as misgendering can be hurtful and invalidate a person's identity. It's always best to ask someone for their preferred pronouns if you're unsure or don't want to make assumptions.
Celebrities
Here are a few examples of celebrities who have publicly identified as transgender:
Caitlyn Jenner - former Olympic athlete, TV personality, and activist
Laverne Cox - actress and advocate known for her role on "Orange is the New Black"
Chaz Bono - actor, writer, and musician, and son of Sonny and Cher
Elliot Page - actor known for his roles in "Juno" and "The Umbrella Academy"
Janet Mock - writer, director, and advocate
Jazz Jennings - reality TV star and LGBTQ+ activist
Jamie Clayton - actress known for her role on "Sense8"
Andreja Pejic - model and actress
Hari Nef - actress and model
Trace Lysette - actress known for her role on "Transparent"
Gender Types
Gender identity is a deeply personal and complex aspect of a person's identity, and it can vary widely from person to person. Some people identify as male, some as female, while others identify as non-binary, genderqueer, or another gender identity.
Gender identity refers to a person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. In other words, it is a person's subjective experience of their own gender.
Identity & expression
It's important to note that gender identity is not the same as biological sex, which is typically assigned at birth based on physical characteristics. Gender identity is also distinct from gender expression, which refers to how a person presents their gender to the world through clothing, hairstyle, behavior, and other factors.
Respect
It's important to respect and validate each individual's gender identity, regardless of how it may differ from societal expectations or traditional notions of gender. People should be able to express their gender identity in a way that feels authentic to them and should be able to access the rights and protections they need to live fulfilling lives.
