Items tagged misgendering:

Access the full journal article Abstract Background: Misgendering–using the wrong name, pronoun, or gendered language to refer to someone–is known to have negative impacts on the mental health and well-being of trans individuals generally. However, little is known about the effects of misgendering on nonbinary people specifically. Aims: As such, our research asked: 1) Among nonbinary people,… read more »

Presentation by Kai Jacobsen on behalf of the Trans PULSE Canada team for the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) 2022 Conference. Presentation Abstract Introduction: Misgendering is known to have negative impacts on the health and well-being of transgender individuals, such as body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and negative mental health outcomes. Conversely, gender affirmation… read more »