Gender Diversity Consulting LLC Diversity Training for HR and Diversity Managers Sample Frequently Asked Questions

Agenda of this Session This session will review Frequently Asked Questions This session will review Frequently Asked Questions Page numbers are on each slide Page numbers are on each slide There will be a group activity after the PowerPoint presentation There will be a group activity after the PowerPoint presentation Write down questions for the Q&A period at the end of this session Write down questions for the Q&A period at the end of this session

What does “gender identity” mean? (p.1) “Gender identity” is broadly defined by the Guidelines as “gendered identification, self- expression and appearance” corresponding to a deeply-felt psychological identification as male or female. “Gender identity” is broadly defined by the Guidelines as “gendered identification, self- expression and appearance” corresponding to a deeply-felt psychological identification as male or female. Gender identity may or may not correspond to a person’s sex assigned at birth. Gender identity may or may not correspond to a person’s sex assigned at birth. Employees may not be subject to discrimination or harassment based on gender identity. Employees may not be subject to discrimination or harassment based on gender identity.

What does “gender transition” mean? (p.2) “Gender transition” refers to transition from male to female, or from female to male. “Gender transition” refers to transition from male to female, or from female to male. Those who transition feel strongly and persistently that their gender identity is different from their sex at birth, and wish to transition from one gender to the other. Those who transition feel strongly and persistently that their gender identity is different from their sex at birth, and wish to transition from one gender to the other. This transition often takes a year or more. This transition often takes a year or more.

Is this the same as “Transsexual”? (p.2) This medical term refers to one who desires to have sex reassignment surgery (sometimes called gender confirmation surgery). Its meaning is subject to debate This medical term refers to one who desires to have sex reassignment surgery (sometimes called gender confirmation surgery). Its meaning is subject to debate The recent term “transgender” is a broader term encompassing all gender variance The recent term “transgender” is a broader term encompassing all gender variance The Company/Agency’s guidelines do not use the terms transsexual or transgender. The Company/Agency’s guidelines do not use the terms transsexual or transgender.

READY FOR A POP QUIZ?

Question Which of the following are elements of “Gender Transition” as defined in the Guidelines? Which of the following are elements of “Gender Transition” as defined in the Guidelines? –A. Strong and persistent wish to transition from one gender to the other –B. Expression of desire to dress in opposite sex clothing –C. Obtaining sex change surgery

Question Which of the following are elements of “Gender Transition” as defined in the Guidelines? Which of the following are elements of “Gender Transition” as defined in the Guidelines? –A. Strong and persistent wish to transition from one gender to the other –B. Expression of desire to dress in opposite sex clothing –C. Obtaining sex change surgery

Question Which of the following are elements of “gender identity” as defined by the Company/Agency? Which of the following are elements of “gender identity” as defined by the Company/Agency? –A. Gendered identification –B. Gendered self-expression –C. Gendered appearance

Question Which of the following are elements of “gender identity” as defined by the Company/Agency? Which of the following are elements of “gender identity” as defined by the Company/Agency? –A. Gendered identification –B. Gendered self-expression –C. Gendered appearance

Group Activity One person in the group should choose a FAQ and ask it aloud to the person on their right. One person in the group should choose a FAQ and ask it aloud to the person on their right. The person to their right should answer the question to the best of their ability without looking at the answer. Then have them read the written answer aloud. The person to their right should answer the question to the best of their ability without looking at the answer. Then have them read the written answer aloud. Go around the group Go around the group While going around, write down questions or concerns you have about answering co- worker questions While going around, write down questions or concerns you have about answering co- worker questions

Group Activity II One person in the group should role play an employee who requests a meeting with HR and reveals that he or she will start gender transition soon. One person in the group should role play an employee who requests a meeting with HR and reveals that he or she will start gender transition soon. Another person should role play the HR person. Another person should role play the HR person. The other members of the group will evaluate the interaction to see what worked and what didn’t work from the point of the view of the Company’s/Agency’s policy objectives The other members of the group will evaluate the interaction to see what worked and what didn’t work from the point of the view of the Company’s/Agency’s policy objectives

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