He/She/They

How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters

Schuyler Bailar

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Penguin
23 January 2024

Society & Social Sciences; Gender studies, gender groups

A much-needed guide to understanding gender, becoming a better trans ally, and making the world a better place

Gender is a human experience, not just a trans experience. Every single one of us has a relationship to gender, so how can we change the way we talk about it, challenge misconceptions, and become better allies?

Schuyler Bailar is the first transgender athlete to compete on the Harvard University Swim team. His difficult choice - to transition while potentially giving up the prospect of being a national champion - was historic. HE/SHE/THEY will provide readers with essential trans and gender literacy through empowering and informative stories from his own experiences, and those of other trans and non-binary individuals around the world. This urgent, hopeful guide will cover everything from understanding what gender is and how to talk about it, to gender in the world and how to be a better ally.

HE/SHE/THEY will provide readers - no matter age or gender - with the language, education, and tools needed to help make the world a better, kinder, and safer place for all trans and gender diverse people. 2020 and 2021 saw record-breaking instances of anti-trans legislation worldwide - and the highest rates of anti-trans violence on record. HE/SHE/THEY will inspire much-needed positive change and encourage and enable personal reflection and exploration so that every human can be the most compassionate, most authentic version of themselves - and importantly, become better trans allies in the process.

By: Schuyler Bailar
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 463g
ISBN: 9780241626085
ISBN 10: 0241626080
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 23 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Schuyler Bailar is a top social media LGBTQ+ educator and advocate, and a leading DEI speaker and advisor with clients that include Capital One, Microsoft, and hundreds of other organisations, colleges, and schools. He is the first transgender athlete to compete on Harvard University's winningest Swim team at NCAA level. His difficult choice - to transition while potentially giving up the prospect of being a national champion - was historic. His advocacy earned him LGBTQ Nation's Instagram Advocate for 2020 and he has nearly 400k social media followers.

Reviews for He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters

"""This book is informative, fabulous to read, and leaves the reader with information, joy and proactive ways to get involved in what is one of the most important human rights conversations of our time. I love this book & Schuyler, you will too!"" * Jonathan Van Ness, New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, comedian, and television personality * ""Schuyler was the first trans person I ever followed on social media. He/She/They reminded me of why I hit that follow button years ago- because of Schuyler's ability to speak on gender in non-intimidating ways. I wish I had this book to guide my own journey years ago, but I am so glad it exists now. We need it!"" * Dylan Mulvaney, actress, comedian, TikTok personality * ""It's a stark sign of what trans people are still up against that this book is so necessary, almost ten years after Laverne Cox appeared on the cover of Time magazine. But I know I speak for trans people everywhere when I say, no one is better suited to this than Schuyler. He is the master of accessible, inclusive and entertaining explainers"" -- Freddy McConnell, author and journalist"