Kyle2U Episode #103: Transgender Life

Kyle2U Season 1, Episode 3: Transgender Life

In the third episode of Kyle2U, Kyle McMahon and Brandon Reed talk with trans man Wes Ingram about transgender life. Discussions include gender identity, transgender trailblazers in the transgender community, hyper masculinity and the process of ‘coming out’. Additionally,  they answer questions from live viewers, share personal stories and more. Transgender Life Season 1, Episode 3 Release Date: March 2, 2015 Guests: Brandon Reed & Alexander Ingram Show ID: #103 YouTube Video: 28 minutes, 21 seconds Podcast: 51 minutes, 34 seconds

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Fast Facts:

8 Critical Facts About the State of Transgender America – 41% of transgender people have attempted suicide compared to 2% of the general population. There is also an increased risk of sexual assault, job loss and bullying. Transgender 101: Myths. Facts. Truths. – Myth: Transgender people are gay. Gender identity and sexual orientation are two completely different things.

Resources & Further Reading:

24/7 Trans Life Line (877) 565-8860 http://www.translifeline.org National Center for Transgender Equality (202) 642-4542 www.NCTEquality.org   Every Question You Have About Transgender People, Answered I Think I Might Be Transgender, Now What Do I Do?

Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More Janet Mock In this award winning New York Times bestseller, Janet Mock recounts her experience of growing up poor, multiracial and transgender. Emotionally raw and touchingly honest, Mock allows the reader into her world and unabashedly relays how she finally found her true authentic self. Buy Redefining Realness by Janet Mock on Amazon now!

Transgender History Susan Stryker Author Susan Stryker has essentially written a history book on transgender history in America from the 1950’s until today. Each chapter covers a major event or movement in American transgender history.  Buy Transgender History on Amazon now!

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