Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week
Observed by Transgender community and supporters
Date November
2015 date November 02–15
Frequency annual
Related to Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Awareness Week, typically observed the first two full weeks of November, is a two-week celebration leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), which memorializes victims of transphobic violence.[1] TDOR occurs annually on November 20, when transgender advocates raise awareness of the transgender community through education and advocacy activities.[2][3][4] The first week begins with third parties hosting events at venues surrounding a main central venue, followed the second week by more venues at the main area showcasing more and more in-depth events.[1][5] The purpose of Transgender Awareness Week is to educate about transgender and gender non-conforming people and the issues associated with their transition or identity.[2]

History

There have been many pivotal historical moments that relate to Transgender advocacy.

These are just a few of the many important moments that have led to increased transgender advocacy and awareness.[6]

Events

Participants in Transgender Awareness Week are urged to organize events that serve as educational opportunities to the community. One possible event is the screening of a trans-themed movie, such as the film Paris is Burning, which highlights gay and transgender ball culture in New York City.[6][7] Another educational event is the personal testimonies of local transgender people and the issues they face because of their gender identity.[7] "I AM: Trans People Speak" is a collection of videos regarding transgender people's personal testimonies that could be shown in place of a live testimony.[2] Other potential events might revolve around the discussion of a trans-themed book or the observation of a trans-themed art show or performance.[7]

Additional information with controversies

A study was conducted by Gary J. Gates in April 2011 concluding that .3% of people (i.e., ~700,000 individuals) in the U.S. identify themselves as transgender.[8] Trans people face many issues within their community that causes them to feel like they are in danger and are unsafe.[9] A survey found that 50% of trans people have been raped or assaulted by a romantic partner.[10] Trans people have been murdered simply for being trans, in addition to their loved ones and/or friends because of being involved with them. Some trans women were arrested for fighting back against their attacker. Trans women and supporters formerly united with one another and took stands against discrimination towards trans people by holding riots.[6] Transgender Awareness Week established in response to these killings and imprisonments in order to highlight the challenges faced by trans people.

References

  1. 1 2 "Trans Awareness Week". Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Transgender Awareness Week #TransWk and Transgender Day of Remembrance #TDOR". GLAAD. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Transgender Awareness Week 2013". Lambda Legal. November 14, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  4. ↑ Fazio, Allison (November 13, 2013). "It's Transgender Awareness Week. Want to learn more?". San Francisco Foghorn. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Transgender Awareness Week". Out Boulder. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  6. 1 2 3 "Transgender Visibility Timeline". glaad.org. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 "Trans Awareness Week". masstpc.org. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  8. ↑ Gates, Gary (1 April 2011). "How many people are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender?". The Williams Institute. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  9. ↑ Land, Abbe. "Recognizing Transgender Awareness Week". huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  10. ↑ Pan, Landyn. "Why Trans People Need More Visibility". transstudent.org. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
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