Challenging Essentialism: Chromosome Education Reduces Rigid Beliefs and Improves Attitudes Toward Transgender People

Poster Session I

Keyword: LGBTQ+

Abstract: Participants (N=110) listened to a podcast about the complexities of sex chromosomes, which improved attitudes toward transgender individuals, reduced beliefs in gender immutability, and increased recognition of transgender identity as universal. This work highlights the potential of educational interventions to challenge harmful essentialist beliefs and reduce prejudice.

• Thomas Brennan (Presenting Author)
• Strummer Condayan (Author)
• Kristina Howansky (Author)