Gender Identity

Gender Identity is an intermediate-level program co-created with trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people to highlight their experiences of workplace discrimination. It invites learners to go beyond the labels and acronyms and to learn the behaviours, skills, and communication techniques that build an environment in which all team members can feel confident expressing their gender.

TOPIC: BELONGING

LEVEL: Intermediate

Core Skills & Behaviours

Practice gender-inclusion: Honour diverse gender identities through correct pronoun use, inclusive documents, accessible spaces, and de-gendered roles and expectations.
Engage respectfully: Interact thoughtfully with trans and gender non-conforming colleagues by using respectful language, centering their needs, and relating with empathy.
Recognize and address gender bias: Challenge personal assumptions and intervene directly when observing gender-based bias or discrimination in the speech or conduct of others.
Advocate for structural change: Incorporate gender identity perspectives into workplace decision-making. Ensure non-discrimination policies explicitly protect gender expression and push for system-level equity in organizational practices.

	Snippet Title	Topic Covered
1	One of the Guys	Introduces the concept of nonbinary gender identities. Shows the importance of “de-gendering” workplace meetings and events instead of requiring conformity to gender stereotypes.
2	They Look Like a Woman	Shows that gender identity is self-determined and not always tied to outward appearance. Emphasizes the importance of honouring pronouns in the workplace.
3	Rainbows and Parades	Explores the intersectionality of gender and other marginal identities, showing the need to amplify trans voices in 2SLGBTQIA+ spaces.
4	Dress to Impress	Highlights the importance of clothing in gender expression and shows how traditional dress codes can reinforce harmful gender binaries.
5	Are You M or F?	Highlights the role of forms and other workplace communications in creating a trans-inclusive environment.
6	Karl’s Earrings	Shows how gender-based harassment can gain a foothold in workplaces when we don’t foster inclusion preemptively.
7	Trans and Traveling	Explores the risks of business travel for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and suggests mitigation strategies for workplaces.
8	The Transition	Shows how to appropriately support a colleague who is transitioning at work. Discusses privacy, pronoun use, and emotional support.
9	The Ladies’ Room	Through the issue of gendered bathrooms, explores gender binaries in the work environment. Shows how to respond when we’re unsure about accommodations for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
10	Outed to Clients	Shows how microaggressions like deadnaming and misgendering can be harmful. Repeated instances should be treated seriously.

Gender Identity

TOPIC: BELONGING

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