Understanding Gender: Identity, Biology and Expression
Catalogue Number: 600673
Producer: Human Relations Media
Producing Agencies: Human Relations Media
Subject: Guidance, Health and Medicine, Psychology, Social Issues, Sociology
Language: English
Grade Level: 6 - 8, 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 2018
Running Time: 20:02
Closed Captions: Yes
This program explores the modern gender spectrum. Experts Dr. 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. Students also hear from Nicole and Wayne Maines, a father-daughter pair who explain their family's unique journey with gender. A panel of young people also describes their experiences with gender and explain how viewers can become allies to someone in need.
Includes Resource Guide.
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