Transgender Inclusion : All the Things You Want to Ask Your Transgender Coworker but Shouldn't.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fowlkes, A. C.

Contributor:

Rajski, Peggy, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trans people.

Diversity in the workplace.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (239 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

2024.

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2024.

Summary:

This book by A.C. Fowlkes provides a comprehensive guide on transgender inclusion, particularly within workplace settings. It addresses frequently asked questions about being transgender, informed by both factual research and the author's personal experiences as a trans man. The book discusses medical, legal, and social aspects of transition, offering insights into why individuals may choose different transition paths. It also covers workplace etiquette, emphasizing the importance of understanding and supporting transgender colleagues to foster a more inclusive environment. While primarily aimed at cisgender workers, managers, and human resources personnel, it also serves as a resource for the transgender community to aid in building better working relationships. The author's goal is to equip readers with the knowledge to support transgender individuals effectively, promoting a healthier and more productive workplace. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Who This Book Is For

Why This Book

What This Book Covers

Part I Transgender Basics

Chapter 1 Getting to Know the Transgender Community

"It's a Boy!"

"Um, Is It Really a Boy?"

Cisgender versus Transgender

The Numbers

Our Race

Our Age

Where We Live

What Language We Speak

Our Religion, Spirituality, or Lack Thereof

Our Level of Education

Our Finances

Our Disabilities

Our Citizenship

Our Sexual Orientation

Our Marriage Status

Being "Out" in Intimate Relationships

The Consequences of Being Out

Our Relationships with Our Children

Our Immediate Family

Being Kicked Out

Supportive Family

Faith Communities

Overall Health

Mental Health

Detransitioning

Not Homogenous

Chapter 2 Experiences in the Workplace

Being Out in the Workplace

Discrimination in Hiring, Promoting, and Firing

Response to Discrimination in the Workplace

Other Forms of Workplace Discrimination

Attempts to Avoid Discrimination

Seeking Employment

Limited Advancement Opportunities

Part II Core Questions About Transition

Chapter 3 A Basic Understanding of Transition

Social Transition

Deciding Whether to Come Out

Requesting the Use of Appropriate Pronouns

Requesting the Use of a Different Name

Dressing in Alignment with Your Gender Identity

Grooming in Ways That Align with Your Gender Identity

Creating Body Contour Without Medical Intervention

Medical Transition

Transgender Men

Transgender Women

Interventions Used by Both Transgender Men and Women

Legal Transition

Current Documentation

Previous Documentation

Chapter 4 Questions About Medical Transition

What Percentage of Transgender People Transition Medically?.

Why Do Some Transgender People Not Do Every Possible Medical Transition?

Is It Expensive to Transition Medically?

Preoperative Expenses

The Cost of Surgical Intervention

Can You Transition Back If You Change Your Mind?

How Often Do People Regret Transition-Related Surgeries?

What Are the Most Common Complications from Transgender Surgery?

Does Health Insurance Cover Medical Transition?

What Are Some Ways to Transition Medically That Do Not Involve Surgery?

How Can Human Resources Support Someone in the Process of Medical Transition?

Chapter 5 Questions About Legal Transition

What Percentage of Transgender Individuals Transition Legally?

Is It Expensive to Transition Legally?

What Are Some of the Reasons That People Choose Not to Transition Legally?

What Advice Would You Give Someone Who Wants to Transition Legally but Doesn't Know Where to Begin?

How Can Human Resources Support People Through Legal Transition?

Chapter 6 Questions About Social Transition

What Percentage of Transgender People Transition Socially?

What's the Difference Between a "Tomboy" and a Transgender Person Transitioning Socially?

What's the Difference Between an Effeminate Man and a Transgender Person Transitioning Socially?

Is Transitioning Socially Easier Than Transitioning Legally or Medically?

What If You Transition Socially, but You Change Your Mind?

How Can Human Resources Support Someone Who Is in the Process of Social Transition?

Part III Workplace Dos and Don'ts

Chapter 7 Taking Initiative

Chapter 8 Using Gender Pronouns and Chosen Names

Chapter 9 Respecting a Person's Individuality and Privacy

Chapter 10 Establishing Policies, Practices, and Procedures

Part IV Building on This Foundation

Chapter 11 What If My Question Wasn't Answered?

Curiosity

Doing Your Own Research.

Altruistic or Egoistic?

Nature of the Relationship

Safety

The Expected End

Asking the Question

Privacy

Opt-Out

Acknowledgment of Power Differential

Work-Related Questions Only

Subject Matter Expert

Putting It All Together

Chapter 12 Conclusion

Chapter 1, "Getting to Know the Transgender Community"

Chapter 2, "Experiences in the Workplace"

Chapters 3 Through 6, "Core Questions About Transition"

Chapters 7 Through 10, "Workplace Dos and Don'ts"

Chapter 11, "What If My Question Wasn't Answered?"

Putting Your Allyship into Practice

Appendix A 10 Things I've Learned During My Personal Journey of Transition

1. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Can Be Fluid

2. Sensitivity to Misgendering and Deadnaming Can Change with Time

3. Your Experience of Dysphoria Can Change with Time

4. Systemic Slights Can Be Just as Painful as Individualized or Personal Ones

5. Safety Is a Legitimate Concern for Our Community

6. Privilege Is Still a Thing

7. Being a Member of This Community Doesn't Mean You Don't Make Mistakes

8. A Transgender Person May Never Be Able to "Pass," and Passing Should Not Be the Meter Stick

9. It's Hard to Hate Up Close

10. I Don't Have to Understand You to Treat You with Dignity and Respect

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Fowlkes, A. C. Transgender Inclusion

ISBN:

9781394199266

1394199260

9781394199273

1394199279

1-394-19926-0

1-394-19927-9

OCLC:

1416747305