EP24: The Cost of Politicizing Gender with Rhodes Perry
In a study presented by The Trevor Project, 85% of trans and nobinary youth have mentioned that the recent debates about their lived experience has negatively impacted their mental health. It is important to know and take into consideration that parents are making decisions for their children in a time where systems are displaying conflicting messages. For families raising LGBTQ+ children, political decisions can have major personal impacts. This week's conversation addresses the current political climate and conversations surrounding LGBTQ+ journeys, parents' concerns, and aims to normalize the LGBTQ+ experience.
Dr. Laura Anderson brings on this week's guest Rhodes Perry to share his expertise and perspectives of being a trans person. Rhodes Perry is an award winning social entrepreneur, sought after speaker, podcast host, and a nationally recognized LGBTQ+ thought leader.
What you will learn:
Each of us establishes a gender identity and sexual orientation
The importance of developing an antenna to find spaces that are safe
Ways that cigender and straight people can use their privilege to say no to the negative narrative
Adults can bear the brunt of the learning and discomfort so that kids don't have to
There is hope!- from the perspective of a happy, healthy transgender adult
Resources:
PFLAG National Org https://pflag.org
The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org
