” ‘Ask Me’: What LGBTQ Students Want Their Professors to Know.” Some great students taking a stand and being vulnerable in order to educate.

You can call me… Luca (or Max)

I identify as… Transmasculine androgyne

As far as third-person pronouns go, … Them/they (experimenting with he/him)

I’m attracted to… Men, women and fellow enbies

When people talk about me, I want them to… Consider my feelings.

I want people to understand… That this is who I am, and that it is a good thing.

About Luca (or Max)
Writer,singer/songwriter, artist. star wars fan, sci-fi nerd. Reinventing myself in many ways. Finding the person I’ve always been, but was afraid to be in the sunlight.

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You can call me… Soren/Sarah

I identify as… An androsexual genderfluid

As far as third-person pronouns go, … Any pronouns are fine as long they are used with kindness <3

I’m attracted to… Men and masculinity as I am androsexual, but I’m mostly attracted to the masculinity side whether male or female

When people talk about me, I want them to… Remember that I’m a human being as well

I want people to understand… That no one is perfect and I’m definitely not perfect so that means I’m actually normal :)

About Soren/Sarah
15 year old genderfluid. I don’t care if you call me Sarah or Soren. I want to go into Computer Science. I love reading and writing in my free time. I’m always on the lookout for new friends.

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You can call me… Chogiwa

I identify as… Female (cisgender)

As far as third-person pronouns go, … She/her, they/them, that crazy activist,

I’m attracted to… People,
70% Male
20% Female
10% Other

When people talk about me, I want them to… Be honest, and speak fondly

I want people to understand… That my sexuality is just another thing about me. I’m American, like artichoke hearts, and am into different types of people.

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Dani talks about how it has been since coming out as genderqueer and pansexual.
“I’m a lot more appreciative of life, of my life, as difficult as it’s been and will be. I’m thankful to have all these opportunities, to have the support I do.”

You can call me… Eliza

I identify as… Not sure? Somewhere around Demifemale-Agender.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … They/them would be great! If you won’t use those, then she/her is…fine. Sorta.

I’m attracted to… Short hair, good senses of humor, kindness, people who don’t mind me hugging them or playing with their hair, respectful people.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Be kind? I’m really just trying to get by, and even though some people don’t understand me I hope they won’t speak ill of me.

I want people to understand… That I’m still questioning my gender, and that I will probably never come out even if I settle on a label I’m comfortable with.

About Eliza
Young and unsure. Social anxiety and stress, but trying to keep it up and not doing so bad!

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You can call me… Charles/Charlee or Veronica

I identify as… a non-binary with the body of a girl, with I don’t like…

As far as third-person pronouns go, … they/them he/him she/her

I’m attracted to… all genders! I love each and every one of the beautiful people in this world!

When people talk about me, I want them to… use the correct pronouns and respect that I’m a human too!

I want people to understand… that most people should be comfortable with themselves and express what they want to! I like wearing dresses and make-up but I also love wearing baseball caps and men’s clothes.

About Charles/Charlee or Veronica
13, boy-cut hair, hazel/blue eyes, Broadway Musical nerd, rap music, cosplay wanna-be (no money ;w;)

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While the teaching graphic may not be a preferred explanation for many, the rest of Jex’s personal story is worth a watch.

You can call me… Zackary

I identify as… Zackary. I don’t like all the labels because I haven’t quite made my mind up about what I want.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … He/Him/His

I’m attracted to… Both boys and girls.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Focus on my brain. Not my body.

I want people to understand… That I’m a pretty pleasant person most of the time. You just have to give me a chance.

About Zackary
I like music. I struggle with mental illness. I like to think I’m a pretty chill person. But I think I probably annoy people sometimes. Cause I talk a lot.

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You can call me… Nolan

I identify as… Male. Friends and family MUST refer to me as “Mackenzie” and “she/her” around my parents. Overly Catholic parents are against it.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … He and him

I’m attracted to… Strange sense of humor, intelligence, and pretty much anything. I like both boys and girls.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Think about me as a person. Not as the one freak who acts and dresses like a guy but goes to a Catholic school.

I want people to understand… It’s not a phase. The Bible NEVER said homosexuality is wrong.

About Nolan
17, bass drum in band, junior in high school,weird, secretly Batman, Pokemon fan, Apple all the way, Love dogs (cats are evil) Supernatural fan (Dean) Music lover: metal, rap, dubstep, anything but jazz, country, and classical really Love to read and draw. Aspiring photographer and left handed, raised Catholic but I’ve got my own opinions and “faith”.

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A panel introduction by Lyric Seal.

You can call me… Max

I identify as… Trans non binary

As far as third-person pronouns go, … They/them

I’m attracted to… Personality. I don’t care about gender, I’m pansexual

When people talk about me, I want them to… Be honest but respectful :)

I want people to understand… I’m still quite confused about my gender and I’m a mess but I try my best to be a good person

About Max
So I’m Max, i was born female but I’ve never identified as this gender and I’ve been trying to feel good about myself for quite a long time. I did my coming out a few weeks ago to my close friends and my sisters but i can’t figure out how to tell it to my parents so… Yeah. I’m French and 16 yo

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You can call me… KC

I identify as… Bigender. I feel some mix of male and female with an increasingly more feminine gender expression. And if not feminine, than atleast more neutral.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … They/them though she/her doesn’t hurt when I’m looking super cute and feminine!

I’m attracted to… I’m androsexual so men and more masculine beings. I had originally came out as gay. I’m attracted to nerds, geeks, gamers, and Potterheads. To people who will talk for hours. To people who see me for me. I currently have an incredible boyfriend and we have been dating for almost a year. He is amazing and is about to graduate with a master’s degree!

When people talk about me, I want them to… Use my name and pronouns. Not focus on my gender

I want people to understand… Bigender is real. I’m not imaging something, I’m not stuck or confused. I’m not a woman because I wear make up. I’m not a man because my chromosomes are XY. I’m being my authentic self.

About KC

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You can call me… Sam

I identify as… Genderfluid.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … They/them is best.

I’m attracted to… Still questioning for the most part, but as it stands I think I’m pansexual. So, everyone.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Refer to me as a “person”, not a “girl”. If gender is actually brought up that is, though I’d prefer it only be mentioned if someone asks.

I want people to understand… That just because I have a long ponytail doesn’t necessarily mean “that’s a 100% girl 100% of the time”.

About Sam

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From TheyGoByThey.

You can call me… J

I identify as… AMAB non-binary

As far as third-person pronouns go, … He/Him, They/Them

I’m attracted to… Open-minded, Kind, Quirky folks who’re into doing their own thing

When people talk about me, I want them to… Try not to assume too much about me. Just ask.

I want people to understand… Gender is a social construct. Some of us are building our own structures.

And that’s OK.

About J
Mid-40s mostly-dude. Paints nails, colours hair & beard, writes heavy metal music, into needle-felting cute critters.

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You can call me… Craig

I identify as… a trans female to male boy

As far as third-person pronouns go, … him, he, his

I’m attracted to… both guys and girls but i’m more on the guys side

When people talk about me, I want them to… use Craig for my name and use the right pronouns

I want people to understand… that it is alright to be yourself and don’t be afraid to stand up for who you are

About Craig
born to two happy parents who named me Samantha i’ve never felt in place, i’ve always felt like i didnt belong to my born to gender and i new this all my life but when i turned 12 i started thinking more about it i came out to my group of friends who had already came out, they were all very accepting i am now 13 (as of 2016) and just recently told my parents and they also accept me but i do have trouble at school with certain classmates but overall it is ok

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You can call me… Dyl (Dylan)

I identify as… Agender, genderqueer and queer in general

As far as third-person pronouns go, … They/them (preferably) but sometimes she/her

I’m attracted to… Women and feminine guys. if they know what they want, if they try to reach their goals, are adventurous and think every dream is a blueprint for a new adventure.

When people talk about me, I want them to… See me as just me, as another human being right next to them.

I want people to understand… I am me and I’m fine with people wondering why I am myself and questioning what happened to the person everyone thought they knew.

About Dyl (Dylan)
I am just a funny person who loves puns more than the sun keeps humans alive on earth. I can be serious when needed and will help people out if I feel like they need it.

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You can call me… Andrew (Drew or Andy work fine, too)

I identify as… A femme Abrosexual Transgender boy.

As far as third-person pronouns go, … I prefer he/him/his but anything other than she/her/hers is ok!

I’m attracted to… All genders, none, one, or multiple…depending on the day.

When people talk about me, I want them to… Talk about me as a man. Not a “Transgender” man. Just a man. Like any other.

I want people to understand… Boys can like My Little Pony and dress up games, girls can like sports and Power Rangers. These things aren’t set in stone.

About Andrew (Drew or Andy work fine, too)
My name is Andrew (Drew or Andy work fine, too) and I’m an Abrosexual Transgender Atheist. I like My Little Pony, Jem & the Holograms, Batman, Undertale, Welcome To Night Vale, and pugs!

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Someone asks…

I was assigned female at birth, but I identify as androgynous. I’m lucky, since I don’t look very feminine anyhow, and since I prefer to dress very casually, I seem to pass as male in most situations.

That’s fine on a daily basis, but every now and then I feel bad about it, because I’m not a man and I’d rather be read as androgynous. I’d like to incorporate something more feminine in my gender expression, but that seems like a minefield, since I don’t want to go back to being read as female.

On the other hand that may just be something I tell myself because I’ve gotten so used to the privileges of being read as male and am secretly afraid of the repercussions of being read as a femme man, even though that would seem to be a more accurate description of my identity on some days.

I’m not even sure what I’m asking. Insight into androgynous expression? Tips on how to be more confident about not presenting traditionally masculine? Anything’s welcome.

Please post your response in the comments below.

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