ResourcesPrint Resources
Books & Papers
Bolin, Anne (1988). In search of Eve: Transsexual rites of passage. South Hadley, MA: Bergin & Garbey Publishers.
Bornstein, Kate (1998). My gender workbook: How to become a real man, a real woman, the real you, or something else entirely NY: Routledge.
Bornstein, Kate (1994). Gender outlaw: On men, women and the rest of us NY: Routledge.
Brown, Mildred & Rounsley, Chloe Ann (1996). True selves: Understanding transsexualism – for families. friends. coworkers and helping professionals San Francisco: Jossey Bass.
Bullough, V. L. & Bullough, B. (1993). Cross-dressing. sex and gender Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
Burke, Phyllis (1996). Gender shock: Exploding the myths of male and female NY: Doubleday Books.
Califia, Pat (1997). Sex changes: The politics of transgenderism San Francisco: Cleis Press.
Cameron, Loren (1996). Body alchemy: Transsexual portraits. San Francisco: Cleis.
Cicotello, Dianna (1992). The employer's guide to gender transition: Information for those dealing with an employee involved in gender role transition. Transition Press, 1740 South Buckley Rd. #6-178, Aurora, CO, 80017 ($10).
Courvant, Diana (1998). A walking map through the oppression of trans and >intersex people. Survivors Project, 10 NE Pargo #2, Portland OR 97212.
Devor, Holly. (1997). FTM: Female to male transsexuals in society Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press.
Devor, Holly. (1989). Gender blending: Confronting the limits of duality Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press.
Feinberg, Leslie (1996). Transgender warriors: Making history from Joan of Arc to RuPaul Boston: Beacon Press.
Feinberg, Leslie (1993). Stone butch blues Ithaca, NY: Firebrand Books.
Garber, M. (1992). Vested interests: Cross-dressing and cultural anxiety NY: Harper Perennial.
Hausman, Bernice (1995). Changing sex: Transsexualism. technology and the idea of gender Durham, NC: Duke University Press.
Kay, Jackie (1998). Trumpet London: Macmillan Publishers. (fiction)
Kirk, Sheila & Rothblatt, Martine (1995). Medical. legal and workplace issues for the transsexual Blawnox, PA: Together Lifeworks.
Lev, Arlene Istar & Lev, S. Sundance (in press). Sexual assault in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. In J. C. McLellan & J. Gunther (Eds.). Same-sex partner abuse: A professional's guide to practice intervention Lewiston, NY: Mellen Press.
Namaste, Ki (1995a). HIV/AIDS and transgender communities in Canada: A report on the knowledge. attitudes and behaviour of transgendered people in Canada with respect to HIV and AIDS.
Available from Genderpress, P. O. Box 500-62, 552 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2E3.
Namaste, Ki (1995b). Access denied: A report on the experiences of transsexuals and transgenderists with health care and social services in Ontario. Project Affirmation, Toronto, Ontario.
Ontario Human Rights Commission (1999). Toward a Commission policy on gender identity: Discussion paper Ontario Human Rights Commission, Toronto, Ontario.
Pratt, Minnie Bruce (1995). S/he Ithaca, NY: Firebrand Books.
Talamini, John (1982). Boys will be girls: The hidden world of the heterosexual male transvestite Lanham, MD: University Press of America.
Tremain, Rose (1992). Sacred Country London: Hodder & Stoughton. (fiction)
Wilchins, Riki Anne (1997). Read my lips: Sexual subversion and the end of gender Ithaca, NY: Firebrand Books.
Biography & Autobiography
Cossey, C. (1991). My story Boston: Faber & Faber.
Hewitt, Paul (1995). The diary of a man born into a woman's body London: Headline Books.
Jones, Aphrodite (1996). All she wanted NY: Simon & Schuster.
Jorgensen, Christine (1968). A personal autobiography NY: Bantam Books.
Martino, Mario (1977). Emergence: A transsexual autobiography. NY: Crown Publishers.
Middlebrook, Diane (1998). Suits me: The double life of Billy Tipton Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Morris, Jan (1974). Conundrum NY: Signet Books.
Rees, Mark (1996). Dear sir or madam: The autobiography of a female-to-male transsexual London: Cassell Publishers.
Richards, Renee (1983). Second serve: The Renee Richards story NY: Stein & Day.
Sullivan, Louis (1990). From female to male: The life of Jack Bee Garland Boston: Alyson Publications.
Magazines
Monarch: Canada's Transgender Reader Published by Xpressions, $30 annually, P.O. Box 223, Stn A, Toronto, Ontario, M5W 1B2. http://www.xpressions.org.
Transgender Tapestry Published by IFGE, P.O. Box 229, Waltham, MA 02154- 0229.
Chrysalis Quarterly Published by AEGIS, P.O. Box 33724, Decatur, GA 30033-0724, http://www.gender.org/aegis/ or aegis@gender.org
Organizations
Gender Education and Advocacy (GEA)
(formerly known as: "American Educational Gender Information Service [AEGIS]")
P.O. Box 33724
Decatur, GA 30033-0724
http://www.gender.org/aegis/
International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE)
P.O. Box 229
Waltham, MA 02154-0229
http://www.ifge.org/
Intersex Society of North America
P.O. Box 31791
San Francisco, CA 94131
http://www.isna.org/
Canadian Crossdressers Club, Wildside
161 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ont. M5A 2E4
(416) 921-6112
http://www.wildside.org/
Intersex Society of Canada
P.O. Box 1076, Haliburton, Ont., KOM 1SO
http://www3.sympatico.ca/morgan.holmes/AFC.WWW
TransEqual (TG/TS rights group)
165 Ontario Street
St. Catharines, Ont., L2R 5K4
(905) 688-0276
Transition Support (TS support) & SOS Club – (for Partners of Transsexuals)
The 519 Church St. Community Centre
519 Church St., Toronto, Ont., M4Y 2C9
http://webhome.idirect.com/~players
Gender Identity Clinic
Clark Institute of Psychiatry
250 College Street
Toronto, Ont., M5T 1R8
(416) 979-2221
Canadian Task Force for Transgender Law Reform
P. O. Box 47060
Ottawa, Ont., K1B 5P6
Web Sites
Bisexual Resource Centre – http://www.biresource.org/
FTM International – http://www.ftm-intl.org/
GenderPAC (Political Action Coalition) – http://www.gpac.org/
Gender Mosaic of Ottawa – http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/9630/
Gender Web – http://www.genderweb.org/
Deaf Queer Resource Centre – http://deafqueer.org/
PFLAG (Trans-Inclusive) – http://www.pflag.org/
Renaissance Transgender Association – http://www.ren.org/
Survivor Project (TG survivors of violence)- http://www.caramia.g-net.org/ project/
Transgender Forum – http://www.tgforum.com/contentl.html
Transgender Safer Sex Issues – http://www.highriskproject.bc.ca/hivaids.htm
Transsexual Menace International – http://www.apocalypse.org/pub/tsmenace/
Discussion Lists
AEGIS-List – majordomo@lists.mindspring.com
Deaf Transgender Alliance – jmarlowe@juno.com
Tg-Spirit – listserv@listserv.aol.com
Transactive – listserv@netcom.com
Transgen – listserv@brownvm.brown.edu
Tsmenace – majordomo@czoom.com
Transgender Newsgroups
alt.transgendered
soc.support.transgendered
alt.personals.transgendered
Documentary & Autobiography
Boys Don't Cry (1999)
The Brandon Teena Story (1998)
Transgender Revolution (A&E, 1998)
You Don't Know Dick: Courageous Hearts of Transsexual Men (1996)
Transsexual Menace (1996)
Stonewall (1995)
Wigstock, The Movie (1995)
Paris is Burning (1990)
Second Serve (1986)
The Christine Jorgensen Story (1970)
Popular Films (largely compiled by IFGE)
Ma Vie En Rose (1997)
The Birdcage (1996)
Different for Girls (1996)
Memory Run, aka Synapse (1996)
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything!, Julie Newmar (1995)
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
A Little Bit of Lippy (BBC/Ch. 4) Ed Wood (1994)
M. Butterfly (1993)
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
The Crying Game (1992)
I Am My Own Woman (1992)
Just Like a Woman (1992)
Switch (1991)
Just One of the Guys (1985)
Tootsie (1982)
Victor/Victoria (1982)
La Cage aux Folles (1978)
Outrageous! (1977)
Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
I Want What I Want (1972)
The Queen (1968)
Some Like it Hot (1959)
Glen or Glenda (1953)
Turnabout (1940)
Sylvia Scarlett (1935)
What is a Positive Space Program?
A Positive Space program brings visibility and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified individuals. A Positive Space indicator (sticker) on an office door, workspace, or living space identifies the occupant as accepting and supportive of these communities. Participants in the program answer questions, provide assistance, suggest resources, and refer to appropriate offices and services.
Positive Space campaigns are currently underway at other universities, including the University of Toronto and York University. OPIRG Kingston, the Human Rights Office, the Education on Queer Issues Project (EQUIP) of the AMS, and the Kingston Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans-Identified Association (KLGBTA) are instituting the Positive Space Program at Queen's University.
Why is Positive Space needed at Queen's?
For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-identified students, university provides their first opportunity to "come out." This can be a difficult and confusing time, especially if they do not have anyone to whom they can talk or do not know the groups and resources that are available.
Program participants can provide this information and support. In addition, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transidentified staff and faculty will benefit by working in an environment where they are made to feel welcome. By establishing the Positive Space Program, Queen's is making this campus a more inviting and comfortable place for all community members.
Who should join the Positive Space Program?
All members of the Queen's community who appreciate sexual and gender diversity and wish to provide additional support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified individuals are encouraged to become involved in the program. It is hoped that all members of the community, including faculty, teaching assistants, staff, residence live-in staff, administrators and student organizations will consider participating in the Positive Space Program.
What is the process for becoming involved?
Individuals who participate in the Positive Space Program go through a two-step process; first, they complete the questionnaire and then they attend an information session to become familiar with the program and the resources available. If members of a shared workspace participate in the program, at least one member is required to attend the information session. At the end of the information session, those who feel comfortable endorsing the mission statement will be given their sticker for posting. Participants are not expected to provide counseling but, rather, general support. It is also expected that they will be familiar with on-campus resources, discrimination and harassment policies, and relevant groups and organizations.
How can I join the Positive Space Program?
If you are interested in participating in the program, please complete the questionnaire.
If you are interested in joining the organizing committee, helping with information sessions, or would simply like more information, feel free to contact any member of the committee.
Once they have joined, participants can display a Positive Space sticker at the entrance to their space. Participants in the Positive Space program are not expected to provide counseling. Rather, the Positive Space Indicator means that individuals in the designated space would be familiar with the availability of on-campus resources, discrimination and harassment policies, and relevant groups and organizations on and off campus.
What will you do as a Positive Space Volunteer?
What will the Positive Space Committee do for you?
Why have a Positive Space Program? Every place on campus should be queer-friendly.
It is true that every place on campus should be queer-friendly and that everyone has a responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for members of all oppressed groups under the Queen's Harassment/Discrimination Policy & Procedure. However, the reality is that lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified community members are subjected to insults, harassment and physical assaults; and continue to be excluded from texts, curricula and scholarship. The majority of these students, staff and faculty do not experience most classrooms, labs, offices, or residences as queer friendly. As a result, very few feel comfortable self-identifying at Queen's. It is hoped that Positive Space Program indicators will offer them places where they can feel confident that sexual and gender diversity is respected and even celebrated. The presence of the stickers will also raise awareness of the range of differences that exists on campus and may sensitize others to subtle and overt forms of heterosexism and transphobia. In time, we do expect Queen's to be transformed into an entirely queer-friendly campus.
Do Positive Space indicators suggest that everywhere else is negative space?
The presence of a Positive Space Program indicator identifies a particular space as being queer-friendly, but it does not suggest that other spaces are not. Not all queer-friendly people will choose to participate in the Positive Space Program and they may wish to show their support by displaying posters, flying rainbow flags, or posting other welcoming signs. Other queer-friendly spaces may choose not to identify themselves as such, for a variety of reasons, and the absence of a Positive Space sticker should not be assumed to reflect discriminatory attitudes about gender and sexual diversity.
Why not have a Positive Space Program for all oppressed groups?
A Positive Space Program for members of all oppressed groups would be desirable and useful. However, there is a pressing need for such a program to address sexual and gender diversity because of the relative invisibi1ity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified communities. Unlike many visible differences that lead to the harassment and discrimination of members of other oppressed groups, sexual and gender identity can be hidden. The high levels of heterosexism and transphobia in our society, and at Queen's, persuade most lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified people to hide this aspect of themselves. Many faculty, students and staff live in fear of being "found out" and do not pursue scholarship, friendships or associations that may raise suspicions about their identities. Thus the communities become invisible, giving the erroneous appearance of few lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified people on campus; and the issues become invisible, with only the most courageous members, and allies of these groups challenging these forms of discrimination. The Positive Space Program requires that participants possess an understanding of the issues related to heterosexism and transphobia, an awareness of queer culture, and knowledge of relevant resources at Queen's and in Kingston. To this end, we require that participants attend a 3-hour training session and ongoing meetings to ensure that resources and knowledge remain current. A significant commitment on the part of volunteers would be required to achieve that level of knowledge of all groups who are vulnerable to discrimination and harassment. Although this particular program focuses on sexual and gender diversity, research suggests that queer-friendly attitudes are correlated with support for other forms of diversity. It is hoped that members of other oppressed groups will also find respect and support in queer-positive spaces.
How can we be sure that places with Positive Space indictors will actually be friendly to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified people?
There are no guarantees that all participants in the Positive Space Program will be completely queer-friendly, however, the probability is high that lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans-identified people will be respected and supported in Positive Spaces. The program requires participants to apply for the program, to attend a 3-hour training session, and to attend ongoing educational meetings to update knowledge and resources. The use and effectiveness of the program will be monitored and feedback from program participants, as well as the larger Queen's community, will be invited.
What does the Positive Space Program logo mean?
The logo consists of an inverted Rainbow Triangle resting in the Queen's Q. The 6-coloured rainbow is taken from the Rainbow Flag, a common symbol of queer pride and support. The triangle is a reminder of the pink and black triangles that were used to mark lesbians and gay men in concentration camps during World War II. Our design was modeled on York University's positive space logo.
How will we know if the program is effective?
The short- and long-term impact of the program will be monitored by program participants as well as the Positive Space Committee. Participants are asked to provide the Committee with feedback on requests for information and support in addition to comments and discussions that the presence of Positive Space indicators generate. In the spring of 1999, the Positive Space Committee conducted a Queen's Inquiry Survey (through the AMS) to obtain students' assessment of the climate on campus for queer students, faculty and staff. The survey will be repeated in 2 – 3 years to track longitudinal changes in the perception of the environment at Queen's. It is hoped, and expected, that the Program will contribute to a reduction in the levels of transphobia and heterosexism across campus and will result in greater numbers of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified people feeling comfortable self-identifying at Queen's. It is also hoped that the frequency of heterosexist and transphobic incidents will decrease; however, because these incidents are rarely reported, an increase in reporting may follow an increase in the comfort level of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans-identified people.
Coming Out Discussion Group
Email: comingoutdiscussiongroup@yahoo.ca
- for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, straight, or uncertain people of all ages
- different topic each week as well as general discussion
- everyone welcome, privacy is respected
- Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Ban Righ Centre, 32 Queen's Crescent
Education on Queer Issues Project (EQuiP)
Email: equip@ams.queensu.ca or call
533-2725
Website: http://www.itsmysite.com/equip
- Queen's University group that works to promote awareness of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgendered issues primarily on campus
HIV/AIDS Regional Services (HARS) 545-3698
Email: hars@kingston.net;
Website: http://www1.kingston.net/~hars
- confidential information about safer sex, sexuality, safe needle use, testing
- counselling and support services to persons infected or affected by HIV/AIDS
- presentations of residences, classes, and community groups
- always looking for volunteers
Lesbian Gay Bi Youth Line (1-800-268-9688 or 1-800-268-YOUTH)
- peer support and information for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trasgendered, two-spirited
and queer youth, ages 12 to 26, anywhere in Ontario
- run by youth, for youth, Sunday to Friday from 4:00pm to 9:30pm
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Committee, Kingston
Email: pride_kingston@hotmail.com or
contact John at 545-3698
- volunteers organize activities for Pride month (June)
- goals are to increase our visibility, recognize our contributions, celebrate
our diversity
- committee is open to anyone committed to the goals of Pride Month
Queen's Human Rights Office (533-6886)
Email: hrights@post.queensu.ca
Website: http://www.queensu.ca/humanrights
- Sexual & Gender Diversity Coordinator provides information and support
related to sexual and gender identity
- advice and support for Queen's students, staff and faculty who have experienced
discrimination based on their real/perceived sexual orientation or gender identity
- education and training sessions, reference library
- located on the first floor of the Old Medical Building
Rainbow Kingston Online Resource
Website: http://www.rainbowkingston.com
- lists upcoming events, activities, groups and organizations of interest to
those in the rainbow community of the Kingston area
Rainbow Womyn's Social Group
- discussion, friendship, and support for lesbian and bisexual women
- 3rd Saturday of the month, 7:30pm, Ban Righ Centre, 32 Queen's Crescent
Recreational Volleyball
- no skill required, open to all
- every Thursday night, 8:00 - 10:00pm, at Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational
Institute, 153 Van Order Drive
- cost is $3.00 per person per night
Reelout Film Festival (533-3189)
Email: festival@reelout.com
Website: http://www.reelout.com
- Kingston's annual queer film festival featuring independent queer films
- sponsored by Ontario Public Research Interest Groups (OPIRG)
- always looking for volunteers
Sexual Health Resources Centre (533-2959)
- confidential, non-judgemental information and referrals for sexual health,
sexually transmitted infections, birth control, and alternatives if pregnant
- sells non-prescription safer sex and birth control products at very low prices
- 3rd floor of the John Deutsch University Centre, corner of Union St. &
University Ave.
Student Advocating for Heterosexism Free Environments (SAFE)
Email: safe_info@sympatico.ca or contact
Mike at 549-6874
Website: http://www.geocities.com/safekingston
- social & political support group run by and for students in Kingston area
high schools
- safe, welcoming, non-judgemental space outside schools for students to meet
- respects need for confidentiality
Wally Bar and Bistro (544-5929)
- for queer and queer-positive patrons
- open Tuesday to Saturday from 4:00pm
- 331 Bath Road, Kingston
Women's Recreational Basketball
- Mondays, 7:30pm, Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute, 153 Van Order
Drive
- cost is $20.00 for the year
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