Guidance for the Media

• Getting it right: best practice in representing trans people and their lives

Defining terms >

A brief glossary >

Derogatory, inappropriate or offensive terminology to avoid >

Approaches to avoid >

 

• Why does any of this matter?

The dangers faced by trans people >

A right to be treated fairly >

 

• Common misunderstandings

Lifestyle choice >

It's just pretence >

Mental illness >

Small minority >

Psycho babble >

Taxpayers' money >

 
• Keira's Story >