Gender
sensitivity is something that every human being goes through, whether
straight or trans. It occurs mainly at puberty, where most changes and
development occur. To a trans person, it is a confusing stage since they
do not understand why they are different from others. Few to no answers
are available to help them understand the process. The
gender-questioning process involves intense emotions. People living with
trans in this stage need to be patient since it can also be
traumatizing. Trans people undergo a more in-depth gender sensitivity
process than cis.
Imagine
when they are made to choose a gender side in school, maybe to play a
game, and they cannot place themselves in any. It is common in schools.
Remember, they are teenagers with all kinds of behaviour related to the
stage. These actions alone can be humiliating and are discriminatory.
Trans questioning their gender need help, understanding, and support.
Discrimination and pressure to relate to a gender group can discourage
them from facing the problem of questioning sexuality. It is important
to seek counselling, therapy, online community help forums, and support
centres. Family and friends' support during the process is vital.
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