An Understanding Of Gender Identity

An introduction into Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Pronouns & other useful information relating to gender identity

What you'll learn
The definition of Gender Identity
Using the right pronouns
Difference between gender identity and sexual orientation
Discrimination
Allyship
Requirements
An interest in learning more about gender and gender identity
Description
In recent years, media and headlines have increasingly focused on the problems with transgender and nonbinary people's rights, acceptance, and equality issues. These challenges might entail unfamiliar language, concepts, and identities for certain people. That is the reason we created this course. The appropriate usage of pronouns and gender identification words is essential for conveying respect and acceptance. The internal feeling of one's own gender, whether it be male, female, neither, or both, is known as gender identity. Gender identity, as contrast to gender expression, is not immediately apparent to others. This course intends to shed light and accurate information on gender identity, in order to support individuals wishing to learn more about themselves, their friends, their children, their clients, and for professional and personal growth. The course starts with an introduction to Gender Identity by defining sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, and so on. The course explains further the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and goes on to explain how to use the right pronouns. Furthermore, the course tackles gender stereotyping and gender-based discrimination and concludes with the topic of allyship. We encourage you to view this course with an open mind and an opportunity for deeper understanding and growth.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome

Lecture 2 Sex, gender, gender identity and gender expression

Section 2: Getting into the specifics

Lecture 3 The difference between sexual orientation and gender identity

Lecture 4 Using the right pronouns

Lecture 5 Gender Stereotyping, gender-based discrimination and their effects

Section 3: Being an ally

Lecture 6 Allyship and standing up for prejudice and unfairness

Lecture 7 Conclusion

General Public, Parents, Educators, Professionals