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Gender-bender or mind-bender?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What do you say when Jack goes on vacation for two weeks and comes back as Jill?
For a transsexual who has elected to go through what is termed ‘gender reassignment’, the adjustment can be very tangible, and no less so than at work.
How will your co-workers react when Jack is now dressed as a woman and begins using the women’s restroom?
The men may not want him/her in their restroom, and the women may be very reluctant as well.
If Jack deals with the public or clients, how will it affect the business relationship?
Transsexual operations are becoming more common, and if it hasn’t happened at your place of business, don’t think that it never will.
Will discussion early on mitigate any of the anxiety from either the fellow co-workers or the new she-male?
How does this enter the mix of developing a diverse workforce?
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By Laf
May 23, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this
These people should be supported like everyone else. They are human too. Get over your hangups.