ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Elliott, Ro, Ruth and Sophie chat about gender affirming language and how it affects trans and gender diverse people and communities.
The hosts give a quick guide on "do's and dont's", compliments, correct pronoun usage and common misconceptions about language surrounding our communities
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Timestamps and Links:
- 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country
- 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission
- 01:35 - Trans 101: What is Trans?
- 06:04 - Trans 101: Cis Gender
- 09:44 - Trans Language Guide: Names and Pronouns
- 12:03 - Trans Language Guide: Terms and Introductions [LANGUAGE WARNING]
- 17:27 - Trans Language Guide: Common Mistakes
- 20:24 - Trans Language Guide: Clothing
- 24:42 - Trans Language Guide: Myths
- 26:10 - Radiothon!: Support 4zzz
- 28:27 - Trans Language Guide: We All Have Pronouns
- 31:32 - Trans Language Guide: Being an Ally, Misgendering, and Compliments
- 41:54 - 4ZZZ Hype
- 43:13 - Importance of Validating Language and 'The Elephant In The Room"
- 45:34 - Community News and Events
- 48:20 - Trans Language Guide: Ruth's Point - Personal Preference
Community News and Events Links
- Pink News: Puberty blockers trial can go ahead as court throws out challenge by Jack Wetherill
- QLD Only: Mr Joseph Kelly MP Sponsored Petition - 4618-26 Reinstate trans healthcare for trans kids
- Star Observer: Here’s How Tasmanians Can Access Redress Payments For Historic Homosexuality Convictions by Jacques Nieuwoudt
Support Services
- QLife - 1800 184 527
- QC LGBT Mental Health Services
- Open Doors Youth Services Inc.
- LifeLine - 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
- How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth
- Transgender Map
Get Involved
4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Produced and recorded by Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution via 4zzz Podcasts (@4zzzpodcasts) for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
