Gender Identity & Pronouns

Rainbow Crew

Meeting #1

Today’s Agenda

1. Rainbow Crew Expectations
2. Gender Identity
3. Pronouns
4. Gendered Language
5. Discussion & Activity

Expectations

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Perseverance

Empathy

Respect

Kindness

Self-Discipline

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What is Gender

Identity?

Gender Identity

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• Can be the same or different as assigned sex at birth
• How individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves
• Examples: Male, female, non-binary, gender fluid, etc.
• Pronouns reflect gender identity

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Gender Expression

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• External appearance
• Behavior, clothing, haircut or voice
• Can change day to day or over time
• Masculine, Feminine, & Androgynous

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Cisgender & Transgender

Harry Styles

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Billy Porter

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Cynthia Erivo

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Zendya

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What are Pronouns?

What are Pronouns?

Pronoun Examples:

Action: Introduce yourself to another Rainbow Crew member using your pronouns

Pronoun

Discussion

Why should we always ask someone their pronouns?

How do you make your pronouns known to others?

What do you do when someone uses the wrong pronouns for a friend of yours?

Gender Inclusive Language

What is gender inclusive language?

“Speaking and writing in a way that does not discriminate against a particular sex, social gender or gender identity, and does not perpetuate gender stereotypes”

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Source: United Nations, 2022

Gender Inclusive Language

Discussion

& Taking Action

How can using gender inclusive language benefit our community?

Take Action!

Discussion: Find one less inclusive word or phrase that you currently use. Pledge to work on using more inclusive language for that particular word.

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