Understanding Gender: Identity, Biology & Expression
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesExperts Eli Green, Jaymie Campbell, and Alessia Palanti define pertinent terms like cisgender, transgender, gender identity, gender expression, and pronouns. Viewers learn about gender norms and stereotypes that affect all people, no matter how they identify on the gender spectrum. Teens describe their personal experiences with gender and explain the critical importance of allies in their lives.
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Runtime: 20 minutes 2 seconds
- Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Gender Role, Psychology
- Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 8
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- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: Human Relations Media
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