Gender Diversity by Eleanor Prytherch

A League of Their Own (TV show, 2022)

prytheev — 2024-10-14 16:13:04 UTC

A reboot of the 1992 film that focuses on the experiences of queer and gender nonconforming women. It explores stories of women from many different cultural backgrounds in a traditionally male setting and underground queer culture in the 1940s. The film could be discussed in conversation with the original film as well as historical accounts of the real All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

I Love My Purse (picture book by Belle Demont, 2020)

prytheev — 2024-10-14 16:13:30 UTC

A book intended for young children about a young boy who wears a purse and how it inspires those around him to be themselves. Presents gender nonconformity in children as positive and something to be learned from.

"Ohio Judge Rules Against Families and Doctors, Allowing Ban on Gender-Affirming Care to Take Immediate Effect" (ACLU article, 2024)

prytheev — 2024-10-14 16:14:01 UTC

Article explaining recent anti-trans legislation in Ohio and its impact on trans people in the state. Provides an entry point into the issue of anti-trans legislation and what it means.

"JK Rowling’s transphobia controversy: a complete timeline" (The Week article, 2024)

prytheev — 2024-10-14 16:14:21 UTC

Breaks down the high profile discourse surrounding Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's transphobic statements on social media. Could provide a jumping off point for discussion about what happens when a public figure or creator of beloved media espouses harmful rhetoric, and how to make choices about how to engage with that media.

Tomboy (Nonfiction book by Lisa Selin Davis, 2020)

prytheev — 2024-10-14 16:14:36 UTC

Higher-difficulty level text providing a more detailed history of the "tomboy" label. Could especially be used in discussion about the spectrum of gender diversity/non-conformity outside of trans or non-binary labels.

Mask of Shadows (YA fantasy book by Linsey Miller, 2017)

prytheev — 2024-10-14 16:14:57 UTC

A fantasy book geared toward young people with a genderfluid protagonist. Provides an example of gender diversity in fictional media across different genres.

Our Flag Means Death - Jim scene (TV show, 2022-2023)

prytheev — 2024-10-14 16:15:24 UTC

A comedy TV show about pirates that includes many queer characters and characters of color, including Jim, who is implied to be nonbinary but begins the show disguised as a man. This scene takes place after their disguise has been discovered and they are re-establishing their role on the crew. Can be used as an example of gender-nonconformity during historical periods or in genres of media where it is rare.

"Toilets, bowties, gender, and me" (TEDx talk, 2018)

prytheev — 2024-10-14 16:15:35 UTC

First person perspective from a young person explaining their own experiences with discovering their gender identity and how it affects their daily life.

Paris is Burning (documentary film, 1990)

prytheev — 2024-10-14 16:15:47 UTC

Historically important documentary about early drag culture. Provides context for some of the history of gender non-conformity. Critiques and limitations of the filmmaker have been an important part of the discourse around the film and could help students think critically about considering issues even with media regarded as "radical."

"Maybe All Transgender People are Really Vampires" (spoken word poem by Chrysanthemum Tran, 2016)

prytheev — 2024-10-14 16:15:57 UTC

Spoken word poem about the obstacles and animosity transgender people face in their everyday lives. Good example of protest poetry for the issue of trans rights, and adds another first person perspective.