A Guide to Reporting Misgendering and Deadnaming
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Misgendering: To identify the gender of a person incorrectly.
Deadnaming: Deadname is the name given to a transgender, nonbinary, and/or gender-expansive person at birth and no longer used.
Title IX protects you against discrimination or harassment of gender identity
What is an example of this occurring?
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Faculty, staff, or another student misgenders and/or deadnames you.
This can be in the form of ignoring your name or not using your pronouns, even with reminders or clarifications.
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You can report this behavior to the Office of Equity and Compliance
The member involved will be aware of the concern and informed on CSUN policies.
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If this is repeated and/or intentional a formal investigation can occur.
A hearing may occur if a CSU Policy is found to be in violation.
If a violation is found, discipline through the relevant counterparts will be discussed.
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Contact the Office of Equity and Compliance:
Call
(818) 677-2077
Email
equityanddiversity.department@csun.edu
Visit
8am - 6pm
University Hall, Room 285 (Second Floor)