Beyond the Binary: The Look of Gender: Privilege, Barriers, and Belonging

Topic/Theme: The Look of Gender: Privilege, Barriers, and Belonging

Description: Join us for The Look of Gender: Privilege, Barriers, and Belonging, a candid community conversation on the complexities of gender presentation. Together, we’ll explore the freedom and privilege of being able to look the way we want, the obstacles that stand in the way, and the backlash faced by TGI individuals who are told they don’t “look enough” like their gender. This session invites open reflection, shared vulnerability, and collective imagining of a world where all expressions of gender are seen, affirmed, and celebrated.

Program Description: Beyond the Binary serves as a supportive community for individuals identifying as genderqueer, encompassing a diverse range, such as transgender, gender non-conforming, gender-expansive, intersex, nonbinary, genderfluid, agender, and demigender people. Within this group, we share common experiences, offer emotional support, and engage in discussions on pertinent current topics. The sessions include a healing component and explore ways in which allies can effectively support this community. To further education, we collaborate on developing educational workshops for both the community and organizations, incorporating valuable input from circle participants. Our intentional emphasis is on amplifying the voices and experiences of our target participants, creating avenues for self-advocacy.

Assigned Facilitator(s): Edgar Jacuinde-Torres & Jacob Grossi

Meeting Frequency & Time: 1st Wednesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm