For example, it may be a bit uncomfortable or challenging to learn to use “they/them” pronouns for a non-binary colleague, but the ability to do so means that person will feel seen, safe and connected. We encourage each other to have a growth mindset and the courage to stay engaged even when learning is uncomfortable or challenging. Not only do we have inclusive policies and workplace practices, for example we offer trans health benefits in 16 countries (with more to come), but we have also made great strides to create a work environment where everyone feels seen and safe – enabling us to connect with each other. I’ve found a home at Accenture where I feel supported as my authentic self.
The world is changing – and sometimes that change doesn’t come quickly enough. And while many trans people struggle to find work because of discrimination or face harassment at work for others, work is the only supportive space in their lives. One place where transgender people have made large gains in visibility is the workplace. The journey toward living openly and authentically looks different for everyone and, given the levels of violence and discrimination faced by transgender and gender expansive people around the globe, revealing and expressing one’s gender identity can be a complex and difficult process. Lucky – to be alive, to have survived hateful physical and verbal attacks, and to have access to affirming and inclusive healthcare. Privileged – to be white, from a financially secure family and located in the United States where some legal protections exist.
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A large part of my life’s work has centered around making it safe for other transgender and non-binary people to live open, full and authentic lives. It was just too painful not to fully embody and reveal who I am. Since my twenties, I’ve made the conscious decision to be out and visible in my life. Visibility matters, and visible leadership is powerful-which is why I choose to be so open about my own journey. It can reduce stigma for trans identities, open people’s minds and help lead us to a more inclusive and equitable society. At the same time, visibility can help change the attitudes of society. It allows younger trans people to find role models that allow them to see people like themselves in the adult lives they aspire to – transgender people with successful careers, transgender people in thriving relationships, transgender people with kids and transgender people with welcoming communities. On one side, visibility gives transgender people the hope, strength and inspiration to be who they truly are.
It is a time to celebrate transgender people around the globe and the courage it takes to live openly and authentically, while also raising awareness around the discrimination trans people still face. International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is marked every year on March 31.
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