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Sex' and 'gender' are often used interchangeably, despite having different meanings.
Gender: socially-constructed roles, behaviours, expressions and identities of girls, women, boys, men and gender diverse people.
Sex: biological attributes of humans and animals, including physical features, chromosomes, gene expression, hormones and anatomy

This simple infographic from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research helps to explain the difference.

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The Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Center at the University of BC is a research team which looks at health inequities and strengths among stigmatized groups of youth, as well as the programs and policies that support them. They have compiled a short fact-sheet based on a decade of research with LGBTQ that can teach us about student well-being and how we can make schools more welcoming places to improve student health.

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The Government of Canada's Public Health Agency created this short question and answer document for parents - "Gender Identity in Schools" (2011)

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SOGI 1 2 3 Parent Resources were created in collaboration with BCCPAC, Ministry of Education and ARC Foundation to answer parent questions about what SOGI-inclusive education looks like in BC schools. Use the complementary presentation and facilitator's guide to learn within your parent community. 

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SOGI 1 2 3 Parent Resources were created in collaboration with BCCPAC, Ministry of Education and ARC Foundation to answer parent questions about what SOGI-inclusive education looks like in BC schools.

SOGI 123 Parent Brochure

SOGI 123 Fact Sheet

Elementary Classrooms

Secondary Classrooms 

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SOGI Inclusive Education Report

SOGI FAQ for Parents with Resolutions and References

List of SOGI Resources

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Ministry of Education Factsheet: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) in Schools

Ministry of Education SOGI Policy Guide