Understanding Gender Diversity

A clear and respectful guide to understanding the different ways people experience gender and supporting friends of various gender identities. Topics covered include:

• An overview of gender identity
• How different age groups may experience gender identity
• Definitions of various gender identities
• The difference between gender identity and sexual orientation
• How to support friends who are gender non-conforming
• Different ways people may choose to “come out” as gender diverse
• Benefits of coming out