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RailsConf 2019 - Trans Eye for the Cis Ally: Ensuring an Inclusive Community by Julien Fitzpatrick
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Trans and non-binary people are becoming increasingly visible in the workplace, as well as in community spaces such as meetups and conferences. Most managers and event organizers want to be inclusive and welcoming but frequently, in spite of their best intentions, often come up short. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an actual non-binary trans person just tell you what you should be doing and why? VOILA! Allow me to swoop in and fix your interview process, your community event, even your office space! Can you believe? Shamazing!

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The video titled 'Trans Eye for the Cis Ally: Ensuring an Inclusive Community' by Julien Fitzpatrick focuses on promoting inclusivity for transgender and non-binary individuals in workplace and community settings. Using the popular show 'Queer Eye' as a reference, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting gender identities and the significance of creating welcoming environments for marginalized groups. Key points discussed include:

- **Understanding Gender Identity**: Explains the definitions of trans and non-binary identities, highlighting that 'trans' refers to individuals who do not identify with the gender assigned at birth and 'non-binary' means those who fall outside the traditional male-female gender binary. Respectful language is crucial, as transgender and cisgender are adjectives, not nouns.

- **Pronoun Awareness**: Introduces the idea of normalizing pronoun sharing in meetings and online profiles to create a more inclusive atmosphere. Encourages having everyone share their pronouns during introductions and incorporating them in workplace communications.

- **Creating Safe Spaces**: Suggests practical steps to ensure environments are safe for trans individuals, like implementing gender-neutral bathrooms, offering pronoun stickers at events, and being conscientious about health insurance provisions for trans-inclusive healthcare.

- **Support During Sensitive Situations**: Advises allies on being supportive during vulnerable situations, such as TSA screenings, which can be humiliating for trans individuals. Allies should be observant and ready to intervene if a trans person experiences discrimination.

- **Importance of Remote Work**: Mentions that providing the option to work remotely can significantly reduce anxiety for trans individuals by alleviating the stress of gender dysphoria that may arise in office settings.

- **Inclusivity in Events**: Discusses the transition of women-focused tech groups to include non-binary and trans women, outlining how events should thoughtfully consider their language to be genuinely inclusive rather than misleading.

- **Respect for Privacy**: Concludes by addressing the importance of not researching coworkers' past identities that could breach their privacy and discussing the potential negative impacts of such actions.

Fitzpatrick concludes with a call to action for cis allies to proactively implement these changes in their workplaces and communities, suggesting that the effort to create an inclusive environment benefits everyone, including those who may be part of the LGBTQ+ community but have not yet come out. The session invites further discussion and emphasizes personal responsibility in advocacy for trans rights.

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