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Gender identity

Legislation has given transsexual and transgender men and women equality of treatment in law. It's important that attitudes towards our colleagues ensure equality and respect too.

What you can do

Be aware:

• Try and think about what someone who is known to be transsexual may have to contend with every day - being aware of diversity is very different to making people aware of their difference.
• Transsexuals within your team seek acceptance as colleagues, workmates, team members, managers or friends - not as transgender employees.
• The person next to you at work may be transsexual. They may not choose to make others aware, and may be undetectable as such.

Be considerate:

• If you find out someone in your team is transsexual, you should always show them respect and make sure you keep the information confidential. It is up to them, not you, to decide when other people should know.
• Consideration and respect applies equally to customers and to colleagues.

Further Information

If you would like to talk about your own gender identity, or learn about the issues surrounding this area of diversity, you can:

• refer to the useful resources section in this section
• speak to your department's diversity and equality team
• contact the a:gender network.

For more information about how a:gender can help you, a:gender

For further guidance about gender identity and customers, please contact the gender identity groups listed under Useful links.