What would you do if you saw that somebody who recently transitioned was being called their former name despite advising others of their true name?
Before you begin (trigger warning)
While discussing gender-based violence (GBV) can be important for healing and raising awareness, it's also essential to protect yourself and be mindful of personal triggers. Triggers can be experiences that cause a person to recall a traumatic event. For example, graphic images of violence might be triggering for some people. If anything here triggers you, it's okay to step back and focus on your safety and well-being. Seek out resources if needed, or try self-care strategies (PDF) like exercise, meditation, or spending time with loved ones to feel grounded and in control.
Scenario 6
Read the following scenario and consider whether this would be GBV. Then, respond with what you would do in this situation.
Someone from your school who transitioned and now identifies as a girl has been posting about her journey on social media.
People begin making negative comments about her appearance and deadnaming her online.
When you mention it to a friend, they dismiss it as “just trolling.”
Scenario 6 complete
Well done! You’ve completed Scenario 6: Deadnaming. You now understand that gender-based violence includes emotional violence that happens online, such as deadnaming someone. You also know how to help educate your friends and support those being targeted.
It’s important to note that acts of GBV like this can be amplified over time, leading to other forms of GBV.
Remember, these three steps are essential in addressing instances of GBV.
