Resources
The resources and guides on this page have been thoughtfully cultivated to support both queer folx and allies alike in gaining accurate and affirming education, information, and resources on LGBTQ+ identities, topics and issues.
No matter who you are or what identities you hold, continuing your LGBTQ+ education is a vital and integral component of being an effective ally in action to all members of the LGBTQ+ community, and also an opportunity for self growth.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation and Transgender Athletes Resource Guide
This resource was produced by Lex as a part of their “Trans in Athletics” Workshop series.
Additional resource: GLSEN Guide for Coaches
NPR: “Wave Of Bills To Block Trans Athletes Has No Basis In Science, Researcher Says” article
Tracking and Understanding Anti-LGBTQ Legislation 2023 (General)
HRC Round Up 2023 Summary (written May 2023): Summary of legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ across the country so far in 2023
Trans Legislation (2023 Legislative Tracker; updated daily): this resource tracks anti-trans legislation across the country (including an interactive map; links to introduced bills)
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) 2023 Legislative Tracker (updated daily): Legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ across the country. Breakdown by state and/or by issue.
Movement Advancement Project (MAPS): breakdown of legislation by issue and/or state (including an interactive map)
Equality Federation Legislative Tracking (updated daily): State by state and issue specific breakdown (including an interactive map; links to introduced bills)
Understanding Gender Resource Guide
This resource was produced by Lex as a part of their “What’s Gender?” Workshop series.
Check out Gender Spectrum’s extensive resource library for more, and a summary from Reimagine Gender as well as GLSEN and InterACT’s Gender Triangle Guide.
Gender Affirming Health Care
Lex produced Temple University Health System’s Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender-Affirming Healthcare website. Check below for more information:
Gender Affirming Resource Library
Temple Health Doctors & Care Team (for those located in the Greater Philadelphia area)
Developmental Stages of Understanding Gender in Young Children
“Developmental Stages of Gender”: A breakdown of understanding gender from ages 18 months to 8 years old. This resource also includes research on understanding versus disclosure from Reimagine Gender [written material; short read].
“Addressing LGBTQ+ Student Safety Concerns in Schools” by researchers Todd Savage and Leslie Lagerstrom [research presentation with powerpoint slides and listed additional resources]
“Gender Inclusive Schools: Child Development and Research” from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) [written material; 3 pages].
Note from Lex: I frequently get the question about what is “age appropriate” to discuss with children and youth, with many people (incorrectly) believing that children are “too young” to (1) know their identities and (2) understand these topics. The truth is that gender and sexuality topics are age appropriate topics to discuss with youth of all ages, and the above are some resources to help folx understand why this is, and how to effectively and age appropriately engage in these critical and meaningful conversations with children. And remember, silence (or omission) treats LGBTQ+ topics, identities, and issues as taboos and/or something to be ignored or erased, thereby perpetuating the damaging societal and cultural narrative that marginalizes LGBTQ+ people and leads to continuing discrimination, stigma, harm, and violence enacted against LGBTQ+ people.
Pronouns
Pronoun and Honorifics Guide from Reimagine Gender
Pronoun Usage Guide from the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence at the University of Chicago. [Written material]. This guide includes:
What: Gender Identity & Pronouns
Why: Matching Gender Attribution & Gender Identity
How: Using Pronouns Effectively
Additional information on:
Making Space for Gender Difference & Gender Expression
Inclusive Language
Signaling Inclusion & Establishing Shared Norms
Managing Mistakes and Fostering Growth
Additional Resources
History of Pronouns from the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence at the University of Chicago. [Article: length 1-3 minutes]. This guide includes:
Background on Prescriptive Grammar
Evolution of Pronouns — from 1,000 years ago to present times
Other resources
Microaggressions
How to spot microaggressions and stop harm (article)
Framework for approaching microaggressions: “A.C.T.I.O.N” Framework (research from Chueng, Ganote, & Souza, 2016)
How bystanders can shut down microaggressions (American Psychological Association)
Countering microaggression with microaffirmations and microinterventions (The University of Edinburgh)
Microaggressions against LGBTQ+ people (Psychologists Today article)
Gender Identity: Information on microassults, microinsults, and microinvalidations that impact non-binary and transgender people (The University of Edinburgh)
Impact of macro and microaggressions on non-binary, trans and gender diverse people (research from The University of Georgia College of Public Health)
Sexuality: Information on microassults, microinsults, and microinvalidations that impact LGB+ people (The University of Edinburgh)
Information on Sexuality and Gender Identity Microaggressions (American Psychological Association)
Understanding Cissexism (Healthline)
Minority Stress (National Institute of Health Research)
The below resource section was compiled as additional information for Lex’s Mini Web Series, Ally Chats (2019).
Episode 1: Gender Identity and Expression
History of Pink and Blue—The Social Construction of “Masculine” vs. “Feminine”
1. Pink Brain, Blue Brain: How Small Differences Grow Into Troublesome Gaps -- And What We Can Do About It Paperback – Illustrated, by Lise Eliot PhD, September 2, 2010.
2. When Did Girls Start Wearing Pink? Every generation brings a new definition of masculinity and femininity that manifests itself in children’s dress. Smithsonian, 2011.
3. Why is Pink for Girls and Blue for Boys? Live Science, 2012.
4. How Pink and Blue Became Gender Specific. Fast Company, 2013.
5. Del Giudice, M. Pink, Blue, and Gender: An Update. Arch Sex Behav 46, 1555–1563 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-017-1024-3
6. Carly Gieseler (2018) Gender-reveal parties: performing community identity in pink and blue, Journal of Gender Studies, 27:6, 661-671, DOI: 10.1080/09589236.2017.1287066
7. Paoletti Interviewed for Associated Press on Gender Neutral Clothing
Safe Binding Tips
1. Point of Pride
2. gc2b
LGBTQ+ Glossary/Terms
1. Lambda Legal
2. PFLAG
3. National Center for Transgender Equality
4. It Gets Better
5. Human Rights Campaign
Gender Bread Person
https://www.genderbread.org/
Episode 2: Respect and Pronouns
About Pronouns
1. “They”: Definition (Merriam Webster)
2. Merriam Webster Word of the Year: They
3. About Pronouns: UCSF Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center
4. Gender and Pronoun Guide
5. Gender-Specific and Gender-Neutral Pronouns Guide
Why Pronouns Matter
1. Why Pronouns Matter for Transgender People (but not just for trans folks!)
2.. Pronouns Matter: All You Need To Know
3. We Asked Trans Folks Why Pronouns Matter
4. Trans Students Explain Why Pronouns are Important
5. International Pronouns Day
Tips on Pronouns
1. What are Pronouns
2. How to Ask Pronouns
3. How to Share Your Pronouns
Practice with Pronouns
1. Short Story Pronouns Activity
2. Practice with Pronouns
3. Practice Pronouns: Minus18 (App)
4. The Gender Bread Person Activity
5. Students and Gender Identity: A Toolkit for Schools
6. The GENDER Book (free e-book download)
About Mx.
1. About Mx: Merriam Webster
2. How to Pronounce Mx.
3. Ms., Mr., or Mx.? Non-Binary Teachers Embrace Gender-Neutral Honorific
Additional Resources:
1. Genderqueer Identities
2. Gender Spectrum: Resources
3. Trans and Gender Identity
LGBTQ+ Glossary/Terms
1. Lambda Legal
2. PFLAG
3. National Center for Transgender Equality
4. It Gets Better
5. Human Rights Campaign
Pronouns: International
1. Transgender India
2. National Center for Transgender Equality (USA)
3. Transgender Resources: GLAAD
LGBTQ+ People and COVID-19
1. LGBTQ+ Communities may be Particularly Vulnerable to COVID-19
Episode 3: Transition Avenues
Social Transition:
1. How do Transgender People Transition: Planned Parenthood
2. Transition Road Map: UCSF Transgender Care
Legal Transition:
1. Legal Info and Name/Gender Change: UCSF Transgender Care
2. Transgender Law Center: Changing Documents
3. Changing Birth Certificate Sex Designations: State by State Guidelines by Lambdal Legal
4. Trans Equality ID Documents Center
5. Identity Document Laws and Policies
6. Know Your Rights: GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders
7. FREE Legal Resource: GLAD Answers
Medical Transition:
1. Accessing Coverage for Transition-Related Health Care: Lambdal Legal
2. Finding Insurance for Transgender-Related Healthcare
3. Apply for Medical Insurance through Out2Enroll
4. State Maps of Laws and Policies: Transgender Health Care
Endocrine Therapy for Transgender People:
1. Hormones: A Guide for FTM (and FTX)
2. Hormones: A Guide for MTF (and MTX)
3. Overview of Feminizing Hormone Therapy
4. Overview of Masculinizing Hormone Therapy
5. Feminizing Hormone Therapy: Mayo Clinic
6. Masculinizing Hormone Therapy: Mayo Clinic
7. Information on Estrogen Hormone Therapy
8. Information on Testosterone Hormone Therapy
9. Dahl, M., Feldman, J.L., Goldberg, J.M., & Jaberi, A. (2015). Endocrine Therapy for Transgender Adults in British Columbia: Suggested Guidelines Physical Aspects of Transgender Endocrine Therapy.
10. Practical Guidelines for Transgender Hormone Treatment
Know Your Rights:
1. Know Your Rights: Healthcare
2. Know Your Rights: Medicare
3. Transgender Health Coverage Guide
4. Transgender Inclusive Healthcare Coverage CEI Resources
5. Planned Parenthood: What You Need to Know about Trans Health Care
Gender Affirming Products (Support Trans Run/Owned Businesses!):
1. Makeup for ALL: Fluide Beauty: Use code LEX20 for 20% off your purchase
2. Button Downs for ALL: Gender Free World: Use code NOLABELSLEX for 15% off your purchase
3. Pride Apparel for ALL: Rainbow and Co UK: Use code LEX15 for 15% off your purchase
4. Swimwear for ALL: Outplay Brand: Use code LEXANDFRIENDS for 10% off your purchase
5. Pronoun Pins for ALL: Perfect Pronouns: Use code LEX10 for 10% off your purchase
Additional Resources:
1. Genderqueer Identities
2. Gender Spectrum: Resources
3. Trans and Gender Identity
LGBTQ+ Glossary/Terms
1. Lambda Legal
2. PFLAG
3. National Center for Transgender Equality
4. It Gets Better
5. Human Rights Campaign
6. Gender Dysphoria: American Psychiatry Association
7. Transphobia Explained: Planned Parenthood
Episode 4: Inclusion (Language and Space)
Gender Neutral Language
1. All of the Questions You’ve Had About Gender and Identity But Were Afraid to Ask
2. A Guide to How Gender-Neutral Language is Developing Around the World
3. How to Use Gender Neutral Words and Why They Are Important
4. 4 Things You Should Stop Saying to Non-Binary People
5. All of Your Questions About Gender Neutral Pronouns Answered
6. Gender-Neutral baby Clothes: A Quietly Radical Movement
Safe Space Resources:
1. KIT: GLSEN Safe Space Kit: A Guide to Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Students in School (English)
2. KIT: GLSEN Safe Space Kit: A Guide to Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Students in School (Spanish)
3. DOWNLOADABLE: Safe Space Poster (English)
4. DOWNLOADABLE: Safe Space Sticker Set (English)
5. DOWNLOADABLE: Safe Space Sticker Set (Spanish)
Ally Resources
1. Non-Binary Gender Identities Fact Sheet (American Psychological Association)
2. Allyship in Action: At Home Facilitation (GLSEN)
3. Ally Week Educator Guide (GLSEN)
4. Understanding Non-Binary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive (National Center for Transgender Equality)
5. A Guide For Supporting Trans and Gender Diverse Students (American Psychological Association)
6. Making your Club Inclusive of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students (GLSEN)
7. Best Practices for a Transgender-Affirming Environment (National LGBT Health Education Center)
8. Best Practices For Non-Binary Inclusion in the Workplace (Out and Equal Workplace Advocates)
9. A Guide to Using Pronouns and Other Gender-Inclusive Language in the Office
10. Affirmative Care for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People: Best Practices for Front-Line Health Care Staff (National LGBT Health Education Center)
11. Affirmative Care for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People: Best Practices for Front-Line Health Care Staff (National LGBT Health Education Center)
12. Inclusive Language in Four Easy Steps (Harvard University)
13. Good Practices: Inclusive Language
14. Embracing a Gender-Affirmative Model for Transgender Youth (American Psychological Association)
15. Dismantling Myths about Non-Binary Identities
Know Your Rights
1. Know Your Rights: A Guide for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students2. Know Your Rights: Schools (National Center for Transgender Equality)
3. Identity Document Laws and Policies
4. Changing Your ID: State Laws
In The News:
1. U.S. Airlines to Offer New Gender Options for Non-Binary Passengers (New York Times)
2. This State Just Became the 16th to Roll Out Non-Binary IDs (Out Magazine)
3. In Argentina, a Bid to Make Language Gender Neutral Gains Traction (New York Times)
Pronouns
1. Pronoun Guide: GLSEN
2. Pronoun Guide (PDF): GLSEN
LGBTQ+ Glossary/Terms
1. Lambda Legal
2. PFLAG
3. National Center for Transgender Equality
4. It Gets Better
5. Human Rights Campaign
6. Gender Dysphoria: American Psychiatry Association
7. Transphobia Explained: Planned Parenthood
Additional Resources
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Click here for Mx. Lex Horwitz’s TDOR 2020 Powerpoint (includes educational resources and statistics).
Click here for Mx. Lex Horwitz’s “Say Their Names” Powerpoint (condensed version, without educational resources and statistics).
Click here for printable Actionable Checklist for Allies (3 per page).
More information linked below: