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Profile: Phyllis Frye
Growing up in Texas, Phyllis Frye was the all-American boy – an Eagle Scout and commander of her high school ROTC class. But when she came out as transgender in 1972, Frye lost her military career and her first marriage ended.
Profile: Billy Tipton (1914-1989)
Jazz pianist Billy Tipton was born in Okalahoma as Dorothy Tipton. But from the age of 19, Tipton lived as a man, marrying five women and adopting and raising three boys.
Images of Transgender People in Popular Culture
Popular culture in America has a profound effect on society. The images that are presented through music, television, movies and other media influence how society perceives others. It is important for people to see accurate portrayals of themselves, and transgender people are no exception.
Coming Out in the Workplace as Transgender
It's not easy to come out on the job, even if you've already come out to your family and friends. Those who come out as transgender in the workplace are often met with ignorance and a lack of respect.
Coming Out in Society as Transgender
Often before a child is even born, the first question for parents is, “Will it be a boy or a girl?” Much of society expects a person’s gender to be rigid and unchanging. In the public arena, confusion about gender may make people uncomfortable, and can sometimes lead them to say and do things to express that discomfort. This means that transgender people often face harassment while engaged in the day-to-day interactions required in our society.