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Put {this} on the map


From Seattle-based Queer Youth Space comes this video campaign:
“We believe that in order to improve the lives of queer youth, we need to involve all young people and the adults that work with them in conversations about gender and sexuality.” In the US, find out more about how the national tour can come to you here.


Posted by on December 18th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

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Constantly.


Someone wrote…

I finally decided to stop trying to find out who I am, and accept that I change constantly.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on December 18th, 2010 at 08:00 am

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Profile: Jak


You can call me… Jak

I identify as… A Genderqueer grrly boi dyke fag. A mysterious third gender with no name. An airship pirate and intrepid explorer. A steampunk raver. A cuddle monster. Aspie, geek, purple.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … They’re all the same to me so I don’t mind what people use as long as no one uses the word ‘it’ or calls me a thing

I’m attracted to… People. Beautiful souls, intelligent minds, anyone I connect with. I don’t really think about a persons gender. If they’re hot and they make me giggle then I’m on to a winner.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Tell the world what a badass motherf–cker I am. Hahah nah I don’t know. I don’t mind when people speculate about my gender and I don’t mind telling people about it just as long as it’s not the only topic of conversation.

I want people to understand… That there is more to life than binary gender roles and that you can chose to be stupid or you can chose to get smart.

About Jak
I love pie, cuddles, making videos on GQ issues, playing the bass and ticking the rat. My two passions in life are make up and modern history. I have aspergers and I’m generally quite mad. When I grow up, I’m going to buy a retired space shuttle and live in it. Nearly 21 and still exploring.

» Define yourself. «


Posted by on December 17th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

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Tomboy Freckles



Tomboy Girl with Freckles Staring an Example of Androgynous Child, originally uploaded by Pink Sherbet Photography.


Posted by on December 17th, 2010 at 10:00 am

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Profile: Erin


You can call me… Erin, Myrrh, or Allison/Ally

I identify as… Two-spirit. Not quite in the traditional, Native American sense of the word, but in my own sense that my spirits are not man/woman. There is one spirit which does not like being pigeonholed, but has very feminine traits and likes the term “woman.” I call this Womanqueer. The other side is very bestial and severely dislikes the fact that I am associated with, and required to possess, human nature. Because of my behavioral archetype, I call this side feline.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … Feminine pronouns, or third sets. Although, if you want to make me REALLY happy, spell them “shie, herr, herse, herr” and growl while you say them.

Just NEVER use male pronouns.

I’m attracted to… people. People are sexy, but, since I’m a radical feminist and still trying to learn to trust cismen, I tend towards people who are feminine or gender variant.

When people talk about me, I want them to… honestly think twice before they choose how to describe somebody, especially if they’re gender-variant.

I want people to understand… the more questions you ask yourself about gender, the more you’ll realize how artificial it is. Never settle for an answer unless you’re ready to ask questions about something else relating to gender.

About Erin
Erin is from Colorado Springs, Colorado, but currently attends school in New York. Shie is a Computer Science major who intends to go into AI in an academic context.

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Posted by on December 17th, 2010 at 08:00 am

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Bright Eyes



Androgyny, melancholy…, originally uploaded by arinoag.


Posted by on December 16th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

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Blending with Snow



IMG_5824, originally uploaded by malloreigh.


Posted by on December 16th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

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Potpourri.


Someone wrote…

I am a potpourri of genders and sexualities.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on December 16th, 2010 at 08:00 am

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Profile: Molly


You can call me… Molly, M., whatever I guess.

I identify as… a queer with butchdyke tendencies and an androgynous air who bends gender like a pipe cleaner

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I’m fine with she/her/hers. They/theirs/them is cool, too.

I’m attracted to… all different kinds of people. I enjoy people who can laugh at anything. I’ve got a big crush on girl bikers–rockin’ the 10-speed or the basket. Tattoos are just oh oh oh yes. Definitely love the non-conforming crowd, and transgender people, gay men, femme lesbians–gosh–the entire queer community. And people who drink their coffee black.

When people talk about me, I want them to… know that I’m honest. I’m an archivist, not a materialist. People should think before categorizing me. That I value sustainability and the environment.

I want people to understand… that gender is an ever-evolving process for some, a transition for others, maybe even a deeply ingrained identity. or just something to putz with. I’m a putzer.

About Molly
I like photography, and would love to explore gender identities through this artistic mode. I’m a radical activist itching for a megaphone. I play bass, dabble with drums and would love to play in a band. I want to educate people, help people, love people. I want to be a roller girl. I want to do drag. I want to eat fabulous food for the rest of my life. I want to nix the car and ride a bike. I want to write a book of poems. I want to be important to someone. I want to meet you.

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Posted by on December 15th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

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Ray Ban



Androgynous Headshot 3, originally uploaded by Alan Iriarte.


Posted by on December 15th, 2010 at 10:00 am

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Recommendation: Gender Queer Photo Project



Elle Perez recommends…

Gender Queer Photo Project
artists maybe? Call for participants?

Hey,

My name is Elle and I’m a genderqueer photographer and curator from Baltimore, Md.

I’m working on a project to photograph people who self identify as gender queer. As a curator, I haven’t seen enough work that represents this part of the queer population, and as an artist, I’m compelled to do something about that. I’m looking for anyone who is willing to participate, whether through sitting for a portrait or by telling their personal story, or both. I’m planning a couple of trips to meet as many people as possible the first is centered around the east coast mid-atlantic region, NY city, and Los Angeles, and the second is going to be across the country. So if you’d like to get involved, or even would just like to talk, I’d LOVE to talk to you, so email me. Thank you!!

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Posted by on December 15th, 2010 at 08:00 am

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Profile: Bob


Bob

You can call me… “Bob.” That’s what my mother called me way back at the start of my life, Bob or Robert. I have tried using the femme name, “Sissy.” That didn’t work very well. I always felt as that I was lying by implying that I was a female when I am, in fact, a male.

I identify as… a man who often wears elements of women’s fashion including, upon occasion, certain items taboo to men, namely, skirt, dress, enhancing bra, and makekup. The popular term for that behavior is “cross-dressing.” I’m not real happy with that term, but it seems as good as any that’s readily available.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … anything works. “Him,” “he,” and “his” work fine. “Her,” “she,” and “hers” I like even better as long as the speaker understands that I am male.

I’m attracted to… I like to think that attraction has everything to do with the person and the situation, but it’s almost always a woman that I am attracted to. When cross-dressed, some men also seem romantically desirable to me.

When people talk about me, I want them to… to say what is on their minds with candor. I’m not real happy that people sometimes gossip about me and the way that I dress. I hear reports about who said what about me. Actually, it doesn’t amount to much. One person asked my dance parter if I had bumped my head. The point is that they get to express their ideas. Ideally, I would hear these ideas first hand so that I could show that I have heard and understood what they have to say.

I want people to understand… [content removed for objectionable material. sorry about that, everbody. -SD]

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Posted by on December 14th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

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faux fur



Ryan, originally uploaded by gabe.toth.


Posted by on December 14th, 2010 at 10:00 am

faces | 2 comments »

Go for it.


samislut wrote…

I am seventy years old. I’ve been married four times and have four kids. I love them all, wives and children each. But I’ve never had the nerve to be honest, either about my homosexuality or the desire to spend time as a woman. Still and all a good life, but less than it could have been. I hope it’s a bit easier to be all of yourself in these times but I’m sure it’s still incredibly daunting to open yourself up to the consequences, both real and perceived, to openly embrace your genders and sexuality. I applaud and envy those of you with that kind of courage— go for it my loves, go for it all.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on December 14th, 2010 at 08:00 am

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Profile: Elise


You can call me… Elise

I identify as… I’m not really sure. A biological girl who is comfortable dressed as a girl with both feminine and masculine qualities. And happy dressed as a boy with both feminine and masculine qualities. I’m pretty neutral on the inside, though I am seen as a female because of my anatomy. I’ll figure it out in time.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … She. I purposely became more feminine looking in order to prevent being referred to as a he. Eventually , I stopped caring. Most people only say “he” to be mean.

I’m attracted to… Female anatomy. Androgynous bio-female. Genderqueers. Transvestites.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Respect and appreciate what they can.

I want people to understand… Regardless of the differences among us, we are all human. Everyone feels.

About Elise
I bake, bike, dance, practice yoga, laugh, read, paint, converse, and listen. I enjoy all art, especially movement of the body.

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Posted by on December 13th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

profiles | 3 comments »

beautifully androgynous



beautifully androgynous, originally uploaded by Kyle and his Nikon.


Posted by on December 13th, 2010 at 10:00 am

faces | 3 comments »

I hope I would.


Someone wrote…

I sometimes wonder if, had I been born a girl, I would still fight my gender as fiercely as I do. For some reason I hope I would.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on December 13th, 2010 at 08:00 am

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Recommendation: Lifeworks


Alissia Rose-Pait recommends…

Lifeworks
A mentoring progrm

Lifeworks is a mentoring program for LGBTIQ youth, 12 – 24 in the Los Angeles area. Applicant youth are matched with trained (by the program) mentors.

They are in DESPERATE NEED for transgendered and transsexual mentors. While a trained male gay may get a mentee, or be on a waiting list for a long time, and lesbians are placed fairly quickly, transgendered mentors are so lacking that they have multiple kids waiting for each mentor. This is a minimum one year commitment.

Please help out our transgendered children and show them that they can succeed, that there is hope, and that there are people who understand and have or are walking the same path as them.

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Posted by on December 12th, 2010 at 04:00 pm

people, recommendations, websites | 3 comments »

Whitened Face



Androgynous, originally uploaded by Suzy Wimbourne.


Posted by on December 12th, 2010 at 10:00 am

faces | 3 comments »

Profile: Kali/Drew


You can call me… Kali or Drew. It doesn’t matter which it is just as long as it’s one of the two.

I identify as… Outwardly boy, inwardly girl. Although as time progresses I think my outside is slowly merging with my inside.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … Oh, him or he usually, but I get all giddy with someone calls me she or her even when I’m wearing boy clothes.

I’m attracted to… People in general I guess. Gender or style really doesn’t matter to me. I’ve always been attracted to the “odd” type of person. I enjoy company that’s open minded and easy to talk to.

When people talk about me, I want them to… smile when they say my name.

I want people to understand… My gender is always evolving. Every day I feel like I’m a different person. I would hate to wake up one day and be the same person I was yesterday.

About Kali/Drew
I’m ** years old… haha. I currently live in Denver Colorado. I’m originally from California, born and raised. Thus my name… a good friend kept saying that I was a Cali girl because I was complaining about the weather, and it just kind of stuck.

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Posted by on December 12th, 2010 at 08:00 am

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