Equality Literacy 101
Equality Literacy 101
This short list of terms should help you learn more and feel more comfortable talking about equality.
Trans & non-binary
When PFLAG National launched the Straight for Equality program in 2007, the mission was, if you'll excuse our nearly inexcusable pun, pretty straightforward. We wanted to create a resource and community for people who are not lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) to better understand why their voices are critical to achieving equality for all, and provide them with the information and tools to effectively raise their voices.
For many allies, personally knowing someone who is lesbian, gay, and bisexual people, familiarity with the issues that they face, and knowing what they can do to demonstrate their support is increasingly common. And yet, when we discuss inclusion of our transgender friends and family, there is less certainty.
Welcome to the newest step in the ally journey: becoming a trans ally.
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Pronouns: Why They Matter
Pronouns: Why They Matter
This worksheet includes information on why sharing personal pronouns matters, common gender-neutral pronouns, and examples of when and how various pronouns are used.
Pronouns: Beyond the Basics
Pronouns: Beyond the Basics
Use this worksheet to educate yourself and others about gender neutral pronouns and how they are used in speech.
Breaking Binaries Worksheet
Breaking Binaries Worksheet
Use this worksheet to understand how you personally understand your assigned sex, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. You can use this tool as a conversation starter about non-binary identities.
As a trans ally I will…
As a trans ally I will…
Use these postcards as part of an event to show people how to be better trans allies. The card can also be used as a part of a social media campaign and is a great way to get a conversation started.
Nuestros Seres Queridos Trans
Nuestros Seres Queridos Trans
Para padres, cuidadores, familias y seres queridos de personas transgénero y creativas con respecto al género. Escrito por los miembros del personal de PFLAG, y creado con la ayuda de expertos en contenido, revisores y PFLAGers con experiencia para compartir, está repleto de información, historias en primera persona y aportes de expertos orientados a aquellos que tienen un ser querido que ha salido como trans o sexo expansivo.
Our Trans Loved Ones
Our Trans Loved Ones
Our Trans Loved Ones is a brand-new, updated resource. Written by PFLAG staff members, and created with the help of content experts, reviewers, and PFLAGers with experience to share, it is full of information, first-person stories, and expert input geared to those who have a loved one who has come out as trans or gender expansive.
guide to being a trans ally
guide to being a trans ally
This guide will help you learn more about what transgender means, develop competency around talking about the issue, become better informed about the challenges that many trans people face, and know specific ways that you can be a strong trans ally.
10 things you can do to be an ally to people who are trans*
10 things you can do to be an ally to people who are trans*
Looking for simple ways to start being amore engaged and active ally? Try using a few of these suggestions to build your ally skills and start creating change.