APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

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

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Social

  • Thomas Brennan
    St. Mary's College of Maryland
  • Strummer Condayan
    St. Mary's College of Maryland
  • Kristina Howansky
    St. Mary's College of Maryland

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.

LGBTQ+

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