Two videos I watched today

I watched two very different, very powerful videos on gender identity today, and I thought I'd link to them here.

http://tv.gawker.com/5663083/this-is-the-most-touching-it-gets-better-video-you-will-ever-see?ref=nf

http://jezebel.com/5664165/meet-princess-boy--his-awesome-family

One of the ideas I am most proud of at TBS is our consciousness about gender identity. We weren't always as aware and accepting about gender variance as we have become in the last two years with training and help from the good people at GenderSpectrum. From rethinking the use of the terms "boy" and "girl" as a way to divide students, to creating non-gendered bathrooms, to conversations among students, parents, and faculty about the concepts of gender, we've slowly made in-roads in developing a culture and climate that are structured to be more accepting of gender variant individuals, and creating a space where children are comfortable expressing their gender variance. The importance this has in making our culture and community safe for all members is highlighted by the tragic teen suicides that have unfolded in Marin county and other places in the last few weeks.

I also wonder how to bring about a similarly raised awareness in our community about issues of race, class, and other seemingly taboo subjects.