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“Is it a boy or a girl?”
It’s one of the first questions expecting parents are asked—and remains one of the clearest examples of how, even before we’re born, gender is considered a defining feature of our identity. But is there more to being either a boy or girl?
What exists beyond the gender binary? The short answer is a lot.
Read MoreIf you talk to adults about their experience with sex education at school there seem to be three camps: some will tell you that they were only taught easily forgettable talking points, others actively try to forget the more damaging messages they learned, and the remaining few would give their education a positive review.
Sex education has changed over the years, but one thing has remained constant: the separation of boys and girls during sex ed class.
Read MorePeer-led allyship is all-too-often a response to school-level inaction. Educators have enormous power to uphold the rights of gender-expansive students. That is a sacred trust that we hold.
Read MoreUnderstanding the full landscape of gender theory can feel overwhelming. There are many terms to learn, with different definitions, and a world of nuance that’s needed. Though it can seem like a lot to untangle, starting with a solid knowledge of the basics can lead to a lot of lightbulb moments. Here are some key concepts to help us all keep learning and unlearning, whether we’re just starting to explore or taking a fresh look at what we think we know.
Read MoreIt’s a flag that’s huge in impact, and rich with meaning. Eight, to be precise, each with a new perspective to offer. To pay tribute to the rainbow flag in honour of Pride, here are eight stories that filled us full of hope for the future.
Read MoreI’ve learned a lot about what it means to ‘be a man’ from trans people—both those moving past their masculine identity and those working towards it. Here are three books by trans authors that I feel offer some wisdom, or that offered some wisdom for me.
Read MoreMy job is not to protect myself from unwanted critique. My job is to provide a space that is safe, supportive and open to boys being themselves. I have to role model that.
Read MoreTo recognize the start of Pride Month, I wanted to feature a list of high-quality LGBTQ+ children’s books for parents to read with their young ones or teachers to include in their classroom. So here’s a short list of books for a spectrum of boys—for pride, and Pride.
Read MoreAfter “living as a white, Midwestern woman for fifty years and ten months”, Carl transitioned in 2017, eight months before the #MeToo movement unfurled, a time when “white male supremacists occupy the White House” and the many horrors of modern masculinity were finally starting to be examined in the light of day.
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