Gender Identity Research and Education Society
The Gender Identity Research and Education Society in England is an organization dedicated to the research and education on transgender peoples.
Tag: human rights
Transgender Law and Policy Institute
The Brooklyn-based Transgender Law and Policy Institute tracks legislation, court cases and hate crime laws involving transgender rights.
“Discrimination Against Transgender People”
The American Civil Liberties Union’s Web site includes background material on transgender court cases.
“Gender Identity And The Military – Transgender, Transsexual, And Intersex Identified Individuals In The U.S. Armed Forces”
Read the May 2007 study from the Michael D. Palm Center at the University of California-Santa Barbara.
“A Report of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey”
Read a 2011 transgender discrimination study of 6,450 participants by The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and The National Center for Transgender Equality.
“Former Navy Seal Reveals Transgender Identity”
Read a June 3, 2013 story about the uncovering of former Navy Seal Kristin Beck’s trans-identity after his retirement.
“Coy Mathis’ family celebrates civil rights win for transgender child”
Read a June 25, 2013 Denver Post article about the Colorado Civil Rights Division’s backing of Coy Mathis, a transgender six-year-old who was told she could no longer use the women’s bathroom at Eagleside Elementary School.
“Supporting boys or girls when the line isn’t clear”
Read a Dec. 2, 2006, New York Times story about the dilemmas parents and schools face when children don’t conform to gender norms.
“Media Bias on Transgenders Raising Concerns”
Read an May 23, 2007 Christian Post article about issues concerning transgendered people portrayed through the media.