Category: Gender Expression
Gender expression, which may differ from an individual’s sex or gender identity, refers to the external appearance of an individual’s gender identity. Gender expression may be interpreted through clothing, hair, makeup, voice, behavior, mannerisms, interests and pronouns. Again, because you can not assume an individual’s gender even based on their gender expression, it’s important to ask for their pronouns. For more information on how to become an inclusive workplace for all gender identities and expressions, check out the Human Rights Campaign’s guide to gender identity and gender expression in the workplace.
What Trans Representation Looks Like in Colombian Media: A Personal Perspective
In a previous article, we looked at the history of trans representation in United States media, where visibility was just 5% in 2023-2024. But what…
How Knitting and Crocheting Are Empowering Trans and Non-binary People
Have you ever looked down at the interlocked loops of your sweater, and thought about the generations of strong, skillful women behind knitting? Or held…
What Do Ghostly Folk Myths Tell Us About Gender and Fear?
Have you ever seen a ghost? A 2022 poll found that at least two-thirds of Americans claim they have. This curiosity about the supernatural is…
Hollywood Diversity Acting Report
Appearance
Ethnicity
Gender Expression
Movies
Race
Sex
Sexual Orientation
Socioeconomic
Television
Theater
Hollywood diversity has come a long way, and many social movements such as Black Lives Matter, and Stop Asian Hate have brought awareness to ongoing…
The Necessity of LGBTQ+ Artists in Today’s Culture: A Conversation With Amethysta Herrick
In today’s day and age, one where LGBTQ+ artists such as Chappell Roan can play massive sets at the Coachella music festival, the voices and…
The Quest for Gender Diversity and Representation in Video Games
Video games allow players to immerse themselves in entertaining worlds filled with endless possibilities and limitless realities. This is why it isn’t surprising that people…
The Evolution and Growth of Diversity in Superhero Comics
When you think of superhero comics, what characters come to mind? Superman? Batman? Spiderman? Wolverine? White characters tend to come to mind first. However, while…
Queer Nightlife: Activism on the Dancefloor
Queer nightlife is like a glammed-out Where’s Waldo print; but instead of trying to find a White man in red and white stripes, you’re finding…
Book Banning and the Effect on the LGBTQ+ Community
There has been a clear increase in book banning occurring in the United States as of 2023. According to the American Library Association (ALA), as…
A Look at the History of Trans Representation in Media with Zoey Luna
Early portrayals of trans characters that I can remember were generally based on stereotypes and pathologization, and while the last decade or so has since…