Gender Identity

Including biological sex, can all manipulate what a person should identify with or as. Although many believe gender is and must be based on your biological sex it is more than that for those who choose to identify outside of their biological sex. For many its how they see themselves and what they believe they…

Almost in every culture or organization, there is a set atmosphere on what is acceptable or not. When you are in a society there are set norms that everyone knows to follow. We live in a society where some people misunderstand the difference between gender and sex. And because of this miscommunication, our action towards…

The media and product manufacturers have a profound effect on reinforcing stereotypes. Gender Roles have an impact on the purchases of consumers goods and services. When gender is considered in the design of a product, it is not understood the meaning of doing so. Advertising strategies reinforce gender norms and place a distinction on what…

I firmly believe that the policies held within the Transgender Offender Manual have the ability to either affirm or deny the humanity of some of our prisons most vulnerable inmates. I urge you to overturn the 2017 changes to the Transgender Offender Manual and uphold the regulations in the Prison Rape Elimination Act. As you…

Humans are story tellers by our very nature. Since we sat in caves carving stone, we’ve entertained ourselves with stories about events, wars, romances, and most importantly, ourselves. One concept that has withstood the test of time is that of self identity. Who are we, and what does it mean to be “I”?  This question…

Equality, as we know it today, has been formed and molded into an idea that is still changing. Government officials, laws, and most influentially, people of the United States, have aided in the prevention of oppression towards women of all races and classes. The efforts of these individuals are counteracted with instances throughout history to…

Tale Farewell My Concubine describes the torments and sufferings that homosexuals have to go through. These torments and sufferings are the results of stereotypes from the society. The video Anti-Gay, and the books The Facts on Homosexuality and Gay and Lesbian Stats: A Pocket Guide of Facts and Figures explains the reasons for gay stereotypes,…