Category Archives: Perception and cognitive science

Identifying with a gender vs. reaffirming gender stereotypes

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Zinnia Jones

Previously: Transition as gender freedom One common criticism leveled at trans people is an objection to the particular way in which trans women embody their womanhood in appearance and mannerisms. We’re frequently generalized as being “stereotypically” feminine or enacting an … Continue reading →

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The social paradox of passing (Gender Analysis 23)

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Zinnia Jones

Previously: Trans passing tips for cis people, Bathrooms and locker rooms: the transgender witch hunt, Debunking JoeySalads’ transgender bathroom hoax We’re halfway through 2016, and the completely unnecessary controversy over trans people in public restrooms has not gone away. North … Continue reading →

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Trans Passing Tips for Cis People (Gender Analysis 05)

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Zinnia Jones

(Support Gender Analysis on Patreon!) Did you know that parents tend to see newborn boys as larger and newborn girls as smaller, even when they’re the same size? Welcome to Gender Analysis.

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