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Transgender Resources (& much more)
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A guide to some of the best gender- and activist-related resources
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All listed sites have been reviewed by GenderTalk staff
Sorry, NO dating, sex play, or fantasy sites
Updated December, 2007
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General Information
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Transgenderism
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A concise explanation of sex, gender, and transgenderism: what is it and who does it, by Nancy Nangeroni for the International Foundation for Gender Education.
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Gender Identity 101
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An extended explanation of transgenderism, including definition of terms, discussion of hormones and 'sex reassignment surgery', issues TG people face, how to deal with a TG person, and a listing of resources, by Alexander John Goodrum.
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Toilet Training
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A documentary video addressing the persistent discrimination, harassment, and violence that people who transgress gender norms face in gender segregated bathrooms. Focuses on bathroom access in public space, in schools, and at work. From the Sylvia Rivera Law Project.
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Transgender Equality
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[PDF Download] A handbook providing activists and policymakers with "the tools they need to pass transgender-inclusive non-discrimination and anti-violence legislation," from the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
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T-Vox
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An extensive, Wiki-based website "providing information on transsexuality, intersexuality, gender theory, legal and medical issues"
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Transitioning Our Shelters
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[PDF Download] Concrete Recommendations for Shelters on How to Make Shelters Safe for Transgender People, from the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
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MIRLYN Database
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University of Michigan database that includes National Transgender Library and Archive, including a wide variety of publications and media spanning the twentieth century. Top-notch research resource.
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Bathrooms for Everyone
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A few activists in the SF bay area have put together a gender neutral bathroom directory that covers the united states and canada. it's very
easy to contribute, a process that takes maybe 30 or 40 seconds
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Nat'l School Policy Statement
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[PDF Download] "Dealing with Legal Matters Surrounding Students' Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity", published by the National School Boards Association.
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