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Transgender Basics

"Our culture likes to make things simple, and gender isn't." ~ Carrie Davis

Welcome! If you find transgender experiences confusing, you are not alone. We invite you to explore the resources in this section to develop a better understanding of gender and how it affects all of us.

This section draws extensively on quality resources developed by other (mostly secular) organizations, but does not address religion, faith, or spirituality.

Getting Started

Here are some recommendations for how you might begin your exploration.

The 20 min. video (below) from the LGBT Community Center of New York is a great primer, called "Transgender Basics."
You can also browse through the pages of this section for a quick orientation to key concepts. You'll find a "next" button at the top of each page to help you complete your a quick review.
Each page has links to additional resources you can explore for more in-depth information