Monday, October 29, 2018
Organization
For this paper, I plan to format it in a standard 5 paragraph essay. The first body paragraph will discuss Title VII and how that relates to the issue, the second paragraph would discuss how the act is a form of discrimination, and the final paragraph would discuss how it is a sign of hatred and how to overcome transphobia.
Thesis
Businesses should not have the ability to fire employees based on them being transgender being that doing so is in violation of Title VII and the act is a clear sign of discrimination and hatred.
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Important Links
Information regarding what it means to be transgender
Statistics regarding the transgender community
GLAAD page about their efforts to present positive representation of transgender people in the media
“The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13–24.”
Resource for drug abuse within the LGBTQ+ community
An outreach program for youth who are in need of immediate help and safety
“NCTE is a team of hard-working staff members supported by a nationwide community of transgender people, allies, and advocates with an extensive record of winning life-saving change for transgender people”
This Wikipedia page acknowledges the murders of numerous transgender people around the world who faced violence due to being themselves. I especially wanted to include this page (despite it not technically being a “reliable source”) to really show the dangers that discrimination of people in the transgender community can lead to. In making this blog for this project, I hope to honor those who lost their lives for being their genuine selves and dedicate this blog to them. I see you, I acknowledge you, you are valid, you are valued, you are loved.
Rest in Power
Important Videos
Is the Trump administration defining transgender out of existence?:
Why Are Many Doctors Scared of Transgender Patients?:
My Journey as a Proud Father of a Transgender Son:
10 Things You Need To Know About Transgender People by Jazz Jennings:
Source 7: 'GLAAD Transgender Media Program'
E: GLAAD is an organization that was founded in 1985 in response to the media’s disgusting coverage of the issue of HIV and AIDS. GLAAD works to push acceptance of LGBTQ+ people, educate people about HIV/AIDS, end stigma surrounding the bisexual community, as well as helping to present images of LGBTQ+ people within the Latinx community.
L: This resource presents stats regarding the fact that many people report not personally knowing anyone who identifies as transgender. This fact is troubling because it could be a cause as to why some people feel disconnected to trans issues, since they can’t imagine the situations happening to anyone they personally know.
Source 6: 'Trans History'
E: The organization that runs this website has been around since the 70’s and has undergone changes over the years until it became what it is today. Today, they work to help LGBTQ+ youth by creating spaces and communities where young people can be themselves and be around others like them and who support them. They have won multiple awards that celebrate their work with the LGBTQ+ youth in Manchester.
L: Provides statistics and historical facts that revolve around the trans community. These are reliable sources because they are organizations that work with members of the LGBTQ+ community in order to spread awareness and provide safe spaces.
Source 5: 'Understanding the Transgender Community'
E: The Human Rights Campaign is an organization that was founded in 1980 that fights for the normalization and rights of members within the LGBTQ+ community.
L: Stats are presented on the page about different issues within the transgender community including the homelessness issue, especially concerning that of trans people of color.
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