Understanding the “T” in LGBT: Gender Identity & Gender Expression
Understanding the “T” in LGBT: Gender Identity & Gender Expression
How are you educating your leaders about the “T” in LGBT? Do they know how to respond to workplace questions and situations related to transgender employees or customers? Are leaders and employees creating an inclusive environment?
Not sure? Well, we have a cutting-edge solution for you… Understanding the “T” in LGBT: Gender Identity & Gender Expression.
This self-paced, guided, online learning experience engages employees in critical thinking and skill-building about the trans community in a straight-forward and respectful way.
Learners will explore the most important terms and concepts and gain answers to the most common questions related to gender identity and gender expression.
They will identify inclusive and respectful behaviors as well as some non-respectful words and behaviors to avoid.
And, they will gain knowledge and tools for addressing workplace situations related to gender identity and gender expression.
“With the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) still not institutionalized as law, this online training module seeks to provide a point of entry for education about transgender issues for those who may not have met trans people or know about transgender issues.
Titled Understanding the “T” in LGBT: Gender Identity and Gender Expression, this training program is much needed in an age where 90% of transgender people report experiencing harassment, mistreatment or discrimination within the workplace.”
The Huffington Post, 2/4/2014
Read article on Huffington Post HERE | Download article HERE
Key Concepts
- Gender Identity and Gender Expression
- Transgender, Transsexual
- Biological Sex, Gender and Gender Role
- Gender Identity is Different than Sexual Orientation
- Harassment and Discrimination
- Inclusive and Respectful Behaviors
- The Business Case for Inclusion
- Guiding Principles / Legal Guidelines
- Transition in the Workplace
- Expanding your Awareness
- Gender Identity and Gender Expression Tools and Resources
- Your Role as Leader
Above: Sample page from Understanding the “T” in LGBT: Gender Identity and Gender Expression online module.
Dr. Steve Yacovelli talks with Out In The Vineyard Radio
Radio Interview with Dr. Steve Yacovelli and Out In The Vineyard Radio (KSVY Sonoma 91.3FM) | 03/16/2017
"Diversity is you're invited to the dance … inclusion means someone comes up and asks you to actually dance."
Join Dr. Steve Yacovelli as he talks with Out In The Vineyard Radio (KSVY Sonoma 91.3FM) | www.outinthevineyard.com) about our Diversity & Inclusion: It's Our Business eLearning Series, with highlights about our New Insights: LGBT Community and Understanding the “T” in LGBT: Gender Identity & Gender Expression modules.
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Radio Interview with Dr. Steve Yacovelli | D&I: It's Our Business eLearning Series
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Huffington Post: ‘Understanding The T In LGBT’ Aims To Help Transgender Employees In The Workplace
by James Nichols | 2/4/2014
"… this training program is much needed in an age where 90 percent of transgender people report experiencing harassment, mistreatment or discrimination within the workplace."
Click HERE for PDF download of the full article.
“My most basic belief about the workplace and society is that people should be safe and treated with dignity; I know this doesn’t always happen for individuals who express their gender differently than others,” co-creator Leslie Aguilar told The Huffington Post.
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To “T” or not to “T”
by Guest Columnist, Dr. Steve Yacovelli, Co-Producer of Understanding the 'T' in LGBT: Gender Identity and Gender Expression Online eLearning | Watermarkonline.com | 2/27/2014
"All of us need to spread our understanding of all facets of the LGBT community to others to gain greater knowledge on our community as a whole and reduce misconceptions."
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Press Release: Dr. Jamison Green, Prominent Trans Advocate, Partners with Diversity & Inclusion Center on Transgender Issues and Education in the Workplace
by Leslie Aguilar | Diversity & Inclusion Center | 5/20/2015
"Nobody likes to feel ignorant. Asking questions about gender identity when you don’t know much about it can be really uncomfortable. This training approach eases that fear and increases understanding."
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