The DO's and DON'Ts of being a Trans* Ally
Provided by the Houston Transgender Unity Committee
DO:
- Get to know us, you might like us
- Make every effort to use the pronoun that the person identifies with
- Be respectful of other people and their boundaries
- Make an attempt to educate yourself
- Stand up for Trans* Identified people
- Remember, we are humans...just like you
DON'T:
- Ask about our genitals
- Make jokes at our expense
- Out someone without their permission
- Remind us that we are Trans* Identified
- Assume everyone is straight or gay; gender expression has nothing to do with sexual orientation.
Want to learn more? Check out these resources:
www.htuc.org
www.tgctr.org
www.tau-chi.org
Download a printable card to hand out to your family, friends and neighbors.