Blogs & Open Letters
Sydney’s blogs are longer pieces of writing that are designed to educate about a particular topic, often related to trans and queer issues, activism, and advocacy. The open letters are typically directed towards a particular person/organization, and/or in response to an event, anniversary, or awareness day.
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Being Non-Binary in a Binary World (Blog)
This blog will discuss what it means to be non-binary, some of the challenges faced by non-binary people, and what it means to work in solidarity with non-binary communities.
The Prevalence of Pronouns (Blog)
Between May and August 2024, I engaged in a self-study where I noted every time people used pronouns and/or gendered/gender neutral language in reference to me. This blog discusses the results of the self-study to demonstrate the frequency of pronouns.
Reacting to Anti-Queer Microaggressions (Blog)
This blog will provide an in-depth view at Sydney’s response to microaggressions that ney have experienced as a queer and trans person; plus a discussion on how to counter microaggressions.
Ney/Nem Pronouns and Inclusive Language (Blog)
This blog will discuss the origins of ney/nem pronouns, provide examples of how to use inclusive language, and discuss what to do when we make mistakes.