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<\/p>\nHappy Transgender Day of Visibility!\u00a0 This amazing annual event is in place to celebrate and raise positive awareness of trans people across the world and we are entering the 11th year of celebrations!<\/p>\n
So, whether you\u2019re trans, non-binary, within the binary, or plain and simple looking to learn more about the trans community, read on\u2026<\/p>\n
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What is transgender?<\/strong><\/p>\n To quote myself, from Being A Trans Ally<\/a>:<\/p>\n Why do trans people need a day of visibility?<\/strong><\/p>\n The number of trans people isn\u2019t exactly known but it is estimated that there are around 200,000-500,000 trans people in the UK alone; and to those who completed the recent census we may actually have a more concrete idea of this soon.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, trans people are incredibly misunderstood and the world does not look too kindly towards what it does not understand.<\/p>\n The representation of trans people in media is very little and therefore ads to the lack of awareness and information.\u00a0 And when it comes to the workplace, the numbers don\u2019t make it any easier.<\/p>\n In 2018, Crossland Solicitors<\/a> found that there is strong prejudice by UK employers against transgendered people.\u00a0 Here are the numbers:<\/p>\n So today is a day to encourage everyone to be their most authentic self and to try and throw away the restraints that inhibit so many people from doing so.\u00a0 The day is also a great time to throw away ignorance and intolerance and take in new learning and opportunities for social development!<\/p>\n What is the University of Bath doing to support trans staff and students?<\/strong><\/p>\n The University of Bath are currently working on a Gender Identity Policy for staff and students and to ensure their rights and wellbeing are protected while here, but this will take time as it must be right.<\/p>\n The first drafts have already been doing the rounds with key senior figures.\u00a0 I\u2019ve had a sneak peek at them, and they look amazing!\u00a0 I can\u2019t wait for the policy to be launched.<\/p>\n That said, we do have safeguarding measures in place and the HR team are ready to support anyone who has any questions or concerns about their wellbeing and employment as a trans person, so do not hesitate to contact them for guidance and support.<\/p>\n But until the official policy is in place, we need to ensure our trans community at Bath are safe, valued and empowered with a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n What can I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n There are a number of things that we can do that are so small, so simple, and yet have such a massive impact:<\/p>\n Everyone wants to belong and that is key for Bath.\u00a0 We are a rich and diverse community and that includes transgender people.\u00a0 So, let\u2019s celebrate this day to make sure our trans staff and students, and the wider community, and together we can make sure everyone feels welcome and valued.<\/p>\n * Nobody uses nifty anymore and I think we should.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Happy Transgender Day of Visibility!\u00a0 This amazing annual event is in place to celebrate and raise positive awareness of trans people across the world and we are entering the 11th year of celebrations! 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Trans is actually an umbrella term often used to include people who identify outside the gender binary of male and female, such as a person who is non-binary or genderqueer, including bigender, pangender, genderfluid, or agender.<\/h3>\n
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