An Introduction to Sex and Gender

Before watching the following videos, think about what you know about biological sex and gender identity.

The Science of Being Transgender ft. Gigi Gorgeous (4:20)

What It's Like To Be Intersex (3:25)


  • Was there anything in the videos that surprised you?
  • Do you have any new questions about gender and gender identity?

An Introduction to Transgender People (4:05)


J.K. Rowling, author of Harry Potter, has been criticized extensively for her transphobic comments on Twitter. In class, I said something that was very similar, when I referred to "women's menstrual cycles". It's important to know that not all people who menstruate are women, and not all women menstruate.

It is heart-wrenching to read the reaction of a transgender Harry Potter fan to Rowling's transphobia.