Gender pronouns are used in our daily lives whether we notice their abundant use or not.  Female pronouns are “she” or “her” and male are “he” or “him”.  During GSA meetings it is a good practice to have everyone introduce themselves with their name and PGP or “Preferred Gender Pronoun” in order to make the space comfortable for all members. For many, society often uses gender pronouns that individuals don’t identify with. This practice veers away from assuming what someone else’s gender identity is and lets the individual share what they … [Read more...]

LGBT vocabulary may be something you're already well versed in, but there are many words that aren’t frequently used in some regions or misinterpreted. To brush up on definitions or if you're interested in sharing them with your GSA visit  UC San Diego’s LGBTQIA Terminology To access a quiz on LGBT vocabulary to help your GSA better understand these definitions visit The Anti-Violence Project … [Read more...]