Transgender, Gender non-conforming, and Non-binary (TGNCNB) communities have historically not been explored in research. This research must be done right to ensure that this community is supported and uplifted. However LGBTQIA2S+ research is currently under attack.
For important political and social reasons, it is paramount that research is done to counter social erasure and negative legislation targeting TGNCNB people. Anti-Trans legislation and Executive Orders, such as anti-“woke” bathroom bills, anti-DEI in schools legislation, lists of “banned words” and bans on gender-affirming care, have proliferated exponentially. These actions are putting TGNCNB folk in harm’s way. Research is not divorced from social and political environments and must counter these harmful trends.
This guide is not fully exhaustive but offers general guidance to academic researchers and people interested in learning about TGNCNB research. This guide also be of interest to members of government, universities, LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit Plus) community members, allies and co-conspirators.
It should be noted that due to recent events with the Anti-DEI and Anti-LGBTQIA2S+ Executive Orders under the current administration, some sources and data may have been purged from governmental websites.
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