[Image Description:  A preview of a pamphlet entitled “Transgender Identity, A Condensed

[Image Description:  A preview of a pamphlet entitled “Transgender Identity, A Condensed Guide” with the front and back laid out side-by-side. There are sections entitled “Who is this pamphlet for?” and “What if I don’t understand something?” and helpful resources on the left page and sections titled “Transgender Terms,” “Being Transgender,” and “Understanding Trans” on the right. The smaller text is too blurry to read. The entire pamphlet has a blue,  purple, and pink color scheme.]Transgender Identity version 1.1In this pamphlet, you can find: terms and definitions relating to transgender identity, transgender positivity, an explanation about trans people for those who don’t understand them, and resources about and for trans individuals.Updates: Changes in pamphlet layout and text sizing, minor text changes.Click here to download pamphlet files!The original Publisher files may be requested through our ask box for modification. If you download, please reblog! The text can be read below the readmore, formatted in the intended reading order.Front PanelTransgender Identity, a Condensed GuideProduced by Queer Condensed, queercondensed.tumblr.comVersion 1.1Inside FlapWho Is This Pamphlet For?Anyone who could find it useful. Maybe you’re questioning your gender. Maybe you’ve been given this by a friend or loved one who wants to help you understand transgender identity. Maybe you’re just curious. Whoever you are and whatever your reason, this pamphlet is for you.What If I Don’t Understand Something?We, as the Queer Condensed team, strive to make our pamphlets as accessible as possible, and we include resources on the back panel of each pamphlet. However, we can’t cover everything in a handout. don’t be afraid to reach out for help through our provided resources or another trusted source, like LGBT centers or knowledgeable individuals who are okay with answering questions.Published January 12th, 2017Rightmost Interior: Transgender Terms“Transgender” is both an identity and an umbrella term for other identities. In general, a transgender person is someone who doesn’t completely identify as the gender they’re expected to. Here are some common transgender-related words and phrases:Assigned Female at Birth (AFAB):An individual who was announced as a girl/female as a newborn.Assigned Male at Birth (AMAB):An individual who was announced as a boy/male as a newborn.Transgender male/man:A transgender individual who identifies as male.Transgender female/woman:A transgender individual who identifies as female,Nonbinary:A transgender individual who does not identify strictly as male or female. This is also an umbrella term, and there are many kinds of nonbinary genders.Cisgender:Someone who completely agrees with their assigned sex at birth. Opposite of transgender.Deadname / BirthnameThe name a transgender person was once given, but no longer uses or identifies with.Middle Interior: Being TransgenderSomething to remember is that being transgender is deeply personal, and everyone experiences it differently. Common courses of action for transgender people include picking a new name, using a different pronoun, wearing different clothes, taking certain hormones, undergoing surgery or surgeries, and legally changing gender. But, not all transgender people desire to do all of these steps, or even any of them. Doing all, some, or none of the things above doesn’t make a person any more or less transgender than others.One of the harder parts of being transgender is facing discrimination and a lack of support. Despite advances in transgender rights, there are many problems that transgender people face at home and in society. However, a big part of identifying as transgender is finding a community to feel safe and loved in, and a new host of words to accurately describe feelings that may be confusing and difficult to work though.Talking About or To Trans PeopleIt’s always better to ask than assume for anything - name, pronouns, gender, etc. Using a name or set of pronouns someone doesn’t  use can hurt,  regardless of intent. Also, avoid using “transgendered,” “transvestite,” or “transsexual,” except for people who explicitly use those words for themselves.Rightmost: Understanding TransFor many people, understanding transgender individuals is hard, and that’s okay.  Feeling confused or unsure about transgender topics isn’t shameful.A common mistake is thinking that transgender people want to be another gender, such as a transgender man being a girl who wants to be a boy. Instead, imagine a girl who was told all her life that she was a boy and could only do boy things, even though she was confident in her gender. That is a much better way of understanding a transgender woman’s experience, for example.Another harmful idea is that transgender people choose to be trans, or that you can fake being transgender. Even if someone seems indecisive about their gender and changes labels, names, or pronouns frequently, they are trans if they say they’re trans. Nobody chooses to be transgender; others choose how to respond to transgender people.Most transgender people just want to be listened to. While some don’t want to talk about transgender topics, others want to be educators. It’s always important to ask permission before asking about personal details, but don’t be afraid to speak up when you don’t understand something!Back Panel: Helpful ResourcesTransgender FAQHRC.org/resources/transgender-faqTransgender Healthtranshealth.ucsf.eduResourcesSusans.orgA comprehensive collection of online transgender resourcesTerminologyTranswhat.org/glossaryA wide variety of terms to describe trans experiences and identities, including some ambiguous, complex, and newly-coined onesTransgender WellbeingTranslifeline.orgA nonprofit dedicated to the wellbeing of transgender people, especially in times of crisisExtra InfoAdvocatesForYouth.org -- source link

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