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Transgender Resource Center at N2Y3
Transgender Resource Center presentation during the mixed reality Non-Profit Commons in Second Life launch event at the Netsquared 2008 conference in San Jose. Presented by Rebecca Wise (aka Jani Myriam) in San Jose, CA on May 28, 2008.
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- Slide 1: TRANSGENDER RESOURCE CENTER peer support and social activism in Second Life
- Slide 2: Behavioral Health Implications Unique qualities make Second Life an ideal environment for self-discovery safe and anonymous deeply immersive diverse and tolerant “As we choose our self-representations in virtual environments, our self- representations shape our [first life] behaviors in turn.” Yee, N. & Bailenson, J.N. (2007). The Proteus Effect: The Effect of Transformed Self-Representation on Behavior. Human Communication Research, 33, 271-290.
- Slide 3: Before Second Life William was as happy as a person born with Gender Identity Disorder (GID) could be given the circumstances...
- Slide 4: Gender Identity Surfaces Second Life provided an opportunity to explore my gender confusion and “pass” effectively as a woman.
- Slide 5: After Second Life Interacting with other members of Second Life’s transgender community led to “first life” behavioral health services and ultimately transition
- Slide 6: Transgender Resource Center Founded based on recognition of need No other source for serious information, community, or support Could I be the only one in this situation? Not very likely! Very affordable to be a virtual philanthropist!
- Slide 7: Transgender Resource Center Mission Statement Our mission is to foster the development of a positive, helpful, and diverse community providing peer support to those facing the unique challenges that confront transgender individuals and to promote the acceptance of transgender individuals within Second Life and society at large
- Slide 8: Transgender Resource Center Resources Available Excerpts from books Movie trailers Links to web-sites and forums Bi-Monthly support groups Access to WPATH directory A sense of community!
- Slide 9: Transgender Resource Center Non-Profit Commons A wonderful community of experienced peers and mentors Proximity to other non-profit organizations Free space, tools, and classes to make your non-profit a success!
- Slide 10: Transgender Resource Center Today Over 800 members - Almost 20 active volunteers - Still growing!
