Glossary of Terms
Many Americans refrain from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity or expression because it feels taboo, or because they’re afraid of saying the wrong thing.
Transgender
The Human Rights Campaign works to educate the public about the transgender community and provides resources for transgender and non-binary people to live their fullest lives. We are parents, siblings, and kids. We are your coworkers, your neighbors, and your friends.
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Entendiendo a la comunidad transgénero
Las personas transgénero vienen de todos los ámbitos de la vida. Somos padres, hermanos y hermanas, hijes. Somos tus compañeros de trabajo y tus vecinos. Somos una comunidad diversa que…
Preguntas frecuentes sobre el tema transgénero
¿Qué significa la palabra “transgénero”?; ¿Qué son la identidad y expresión de género?; ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre sexo y género?
La cobertura periodística sobre personas transgénero
Una breve guía de HRC para el reportaje apropiado.
Parents for Transgender Equality National Council
The HRC National Parents for Transgender Equality Council is made up of a small but mighty, diverse segment of the thousands of parents out there who, every day, are modeling…
Understanding the Transgender Community
Transgender people come from all walks of life, and HRC Foundation has estimated that there are more than 2 million of us across the United States. We are parents, siblings,…
HRC’s Brief Guide to Reporting on Transgender Individuals
Covering transgender people, including those making the very personal decision to transition, can be challenging for reporters unfamiliar with the LGBTQ+ community, and, in particular, the increasingly visible transgender community.
Talking to Doctors and Medical Providers for Parents of Transgender Youth
When it comes to navigating health care, parents of transgender and gender-expansive children often struggle to know when and how to talk about their child’s gender identity and expression.
Transgender Children & Youth: Understanding the Basics
It is important to make distinctions between instances where “kids are being kids” and when they’re asserting things about themselves that are critical to their identity and development – as…
Transgender-Inclusive Benefits: Are My Employer's Benefits Inclusive?
Transgender employees and employees who have transgender dependents will want to know how their employer's health insurance plans treat transgender people, regardless of their medical needs, and what medical providers…
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