I rarely re-blog anything (once out of 306 posts), but I felt this was groundbreaking, courageous, and important enough.
I must admit to a degree of stupidity / naivete when it comes to speaking about, speaking with, or thinking about transgender people. And I know I'm not alone, because I can think of a handful of celebs and incidents where foot has been placed firmly in mouth due to a lack of experience / knowledge.
Well, here's some knowledge courtesy of CNN:
What Not To Say To A Transgender Person
by T. Cooper
http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/15/living/transgender-identity/index.html?hpt=hp_c3
Copy and paste that link and drink yourself a cup of wisdom!
Thank you, T. Cooper, for sharing this information. More, please. Educate us.
I must admit to a degree of stupidity / naivete when it comes to speaking about, speaking with, or thinking about transgender people. And I know I'm not alone, because I can think of a handful of celebs and incidents where foot has been placed firmly in mouth due to a lack of experience / knowledge.
Well, here's some knowledge courtesy of CNN:
What Not To Say To A Transgender Person
by T. Cooper
http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/15/living/transgender-identity/index.html?hpt=hp_c3
Copy and paste that link and drink yourself a cup of wisdom!
Thank you, T. Cooper, for sharing this information. More, please. Educate us.
Knowledge is power.