Eli Erlick
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| Born | July 10, 1995 Willits, California |
| Occupation | Director of Trans Student Educational Resources |
| Known for | Transgender Activist |
| Website | elierlick |
Eli Erlick (born July 10, 1995) is a transgender activist, writer, public speaker, and director of Trans Student Educational Resources.[1][2] [3]
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Personal life
Eli Erlick was born on 10 July 1995. She reported telling community members she was a girl at age 8, leading her to become a victim of bullying and violence. She describes herself as shy because of her treatment. At age 13, she transitioned to female. She quickly became present in media through legislation and co-founding the organization Trans Student Educational Resources.[4] In 2013, she reported she is attending Pitzer College in Claremont, California.[5] Erlick is openly queer.[6]
Politics
Erlick cited intersectional feminism as an influence on her activism. While advocating for comprehensive admissions rules for trans students at women's colleges, she spoke about the importance of remaining critical of all policy work.[7][8] In 2015, Erlick published an article on why equality should not be the goal of the transgender movement.[9]
Trans Student Educational Resources
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In 2011,[1] Erlick co-founded Trans Student Educational Resources, an organization "dedicated to intersectionally transforming the educational environment for trans and gender nonconforming students through advocacy and empowerment."[10] According to Erlick, TSER is best known for its infographic series and media work. She is currently the director and a board member of the organization.[3][11]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Trans Student Educational Resources - Who We Are
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- ↑ Autostraddle — I Knew I Was a Girl at 8: Transitioning and Teenage Activism
- ↑ Gov. Brown signs transgender students' rights bill | News - KCRA Home
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- ↑ http://www.advocate.com/youth/2014/11/19/meet-trans-teen-who-just-won-25k-make-schools-trans-inclusive
- ↑ bigstory.ap.org/article/womens-colleges-address-transgender-applicants
- ↑ https://medium.com/@elierlick/why-equality-is-toxic-to-the-transgender-movement-f176634bbd3f
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- ↑ [1]
