The document discusses gender as a social construct rather than a physical attribute. It presents quotes that say gender is about the soul, talent, tastes, and how one feels rather than genitals or hormones. It also notes that femininity often provides more options for self-expression regardless of one's physical body. Peer educators are encouraged to pay attention to how they discuss and present topics related to gender to avoid criticism, promote inclusion of all identities, and serve as positive role models.

1. iheartbeingagirl.blogspot.com

4. Nicki Minaj

6. Gender = a construction
(that does not have to be awful)
“Gender is not physical at all, but
is altogether insubstantial. It is
soul, perhaps, it is talent, it is
taste, it is environment, it is how
one feels, it is light and shade, it
is inner music, it is a spring in
one’s step or an exchange of
glances, it is more truly life and
love than any combination of
genitals, ovaries, and hormones”
Jan Morris Conundrum

7. The paradox of femininity
“One thing I’ve noticed is that universally there are a
lot more options for being fabulous if you’re
feminine, no matter what kind of body you inhabit.
It’s a double standard that’s endlessly fascinating to
me. Like if you’re a boy dressing up—no matter how
REAL you are—you’re still ‘fierce.’ But if you’re a
trans guy passing as a dude, you just kind of
disappear. And if you’re flashy, like drag king-style, it
tends to be a joke—like fashion-wise it’s not as
respected or something.”
Wu Tsang
wutsang.com

8. Gender as play
“People of all sexes have
the right to explore
femininity, masculinity—
and the infinite variations
between—without
criticism or ridicule.”
Leslie Feinberg
transgenderwarrior.org

9. what does this have to do with peer
education?

10. everything!

11. Peer education is a tool for transmission of
knowledge.
And skills.
And it’s also one that builds capacities and
attitudes.

12. You, peer educator*, are a role model.
What you say, matters.
Your attitudes matter.
Pay attention on what and how you say.
You have the power.
*youth worker, youth focal point, fellow volunteer, etc.

13. There are countless ways how gender comes
into peer education:
.
the topics you work with,
the methodology,
how do you appear to identify yourself gender-wise,
how you treat people depending on their gender,
how you talk about sex and gender,
what you wear,
examples from life you give,
pop-culture references you mention,
words you choose,
the color coding you assign to exercises,
the pronouns you use,
if you divide the audience by gender,
if you flirt with your audience,
the things you choose not to bring up…

14. please, pay attention!
read a lot
think about yourself, too
talk with like-minded people
talk with different-minded people
read some more
experiment
rethink your ways
apologize, if needed
change
stay aware