{"id":1970996,"date":"2023-07-12T16:06:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T20:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ball-state-university-trans-ally-training-includes-cisgender-privilege-checklist\/"},"modified":"2023-07-12T16:07:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T20:07:33","slug":"ball-state-university-trans-ally-training-includes-cisgender-privilege-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ball-state-university-trans-ally-training-includes-cisgender-privilege-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Ball State University&#8217;s Trans Ally Training features a &#8216;Cisgender Privilege Checklist&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fball-state-university-trans-ally-training-includes-cisgender-privilege-checklist%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1970996&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Transgender Allyship Training Manual from Ball State University<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Discovering Cisgender Privilege<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ball State University, located in Muncie, Indiana, has developed an engaging training guide to promote transgender allyship. This manual, created by the school&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hidden-homeless-more-people-living-in-vehicles-due-to-covid-hardships\/\" title=\"\u2018Hidden Homeless\u2019: More People Living In Vehicles Due To COVID Hardships\">counseling center<\/a>, offers valuable insights into the experiences of transgender individuals and provides resources for fostering inclusivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One notable section of the guide is the &#8220;Cisgender Privilege Checklist,&#8221; which highlights the privileges enjoyed by those who do not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amazon-now-bans-books-that-treat-gender-dysphoria-as-mental-illness\/\" title=\"Amazon Now Bans Books That Treat Gender Dysphoria as Mental Illness\">experience gender dysphoria<\/a>. It encourages readers to reflect on their own privileges and consider the challenges faced by transgender individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Example: &#8220;When initiating sex with someone, I do not have to worry that they will not be able to deal with my parts or that having sex with me will cause my partner to question zir own sexual orientation.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Example: &#8220;If I am attacked by a lover, no one will excuse my attacker because ze was &#8216;deceived&#8217; by my gender.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Example: &#8220;I can attend &#8216;women-only&#8217; or &#8216;male-only&#8217; events&#8230; without fear of being seen as an interloper.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By acknowledging these privileges, individuals can better understand the importance of supporting and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Exploring Gender Identity Across Cultures<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The training guide also delves into the concept of gender identity across different cultures. It introduces readers to various gender identities that have been historically recognized and respected.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mahu: Native Hawaiian persons who embody both male and female spirits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ninauposkitzipxpe: A third gender in the North Peigan tribe of the Blackfoot Confederacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sistergirls &#038; Brotherboys: Aboriginal Australia&#8217;s acceptance of transgender and intersex individuals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quariwarmi: In pre-colonial Andean culture, the worship of a dual-gendered god.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two-Spirit: Native American individuals with attributes of both genders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By exploring these diverse gender identities, we can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/demi-lovato-releases-pro-abortion-anthem-swine-aimed-at-birthing-people-for-anniversary-of-dobbs-decision\/\" title=\"Demi Lovato drops 'Swine,' a pro-choice anthem for Dobbs anniversary.\">challenge societal norms<\/a> and foster a more inclusive environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Becoming an Ally: Glossary and Quiz<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To further support allyship, the guide includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ball-state-university-trans-ally-training-includes-cisgender-privilege-checklist\/\" title=\"Ball State University's Trans Ally Training features a 'Cisgender Privilege Checklist'.\">glossary section defining important terms related<\/a> to transgender experiences. It also offers a quiz to test knowledge and understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gender Affirmation Surgery: Medical procedures to align one&#8217;s physical appearance with their gender identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bottom Surgery: Surgical procedures involving the genital area to affirm one&#8217;s gender identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hormone Replacement Therapy: Medical treatment to align hormone levels with one&#8217;s gender identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Non-Binary Identities: Gender identities that do not conform to the traditional binary of male and female.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By familiarizing ourselves with these terms and concepts, we can better support and advocate for transgender individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Ball State University Counseling Center <a href=\"https:\/\/commcenter.bsu.edu\/message\/become-an-ally-advocate-for-the-lgbtqia-community-9\">hosts<\/a> safe zone trainings, providing a comprehensive four-hour program open to students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ball State University did not respond to a request for comment.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A transgender allyship training manual by Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, offers a &#8220;cisgender privilege checklist,&#8221; pronoun recommendations, and insights on &#8220;gender identity across cultures.&#8221; The counseling center&#8217;s guide includes sections on &#8220;trans terminology&#8221; and a &#8220;Trans\/Intersex Ally Quiz,&#8221; aiming to create a &#8220;safezone.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":503,"featured_media":1970997,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1970996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1970996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/503"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1970996"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1970996\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1970997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1970996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1970996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1970996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}