Joanne Lockwood explores the recent NHS England decision to halt the routine prescription of puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria, uncovering the concerns, implications, and the path forward in treating transgender youth.
Joanne Lockwood explores the significance of the Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV), understand its importance, and learn how we can support the transgender community through advocacy, education, and action.
Explore the crucial flaws in the UK Department for Education's Draft Guidance for 'Gender Questioning Children', and understand why a comprehensive overhaul is essential for inclusivity and legal compliance in schools.
Writing Queerness: How Authors are Creating Mirrors and Opening Doorways in Literature Exploring the power of inclusive storytelling, Joanne Lockwood and guest Nonir Amicitia delve into the importance of representation, self-discovery, and challenging societal norms for…
Advancing Diversity in the Workplace: Challenging Meritocracy Belinda Riley explores the importance of agility, self-reflection, and sponsorship programs in breaking down barriers and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace on The Inclusion Bites Podcast.In…
It is important to acknowledge that a person's gender identity may differ from the sex they were assigned at birth, and this can lead them to identify as trans. This can include binary trans individuals, nonbinary individuals, and those who are gender non-conforming and trans. Transphobia arises from a refusal to accept trans individuals and their identity as real and valid. It can take various forms and can be directed towards trans people, nonbinary individuals, and/or gender non-conforming individuals, leading to both direct and indirect discrimination.