Julia de Bres

Julia de Bres is a senior lecturer in linguistics in the School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication at Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa (Wellington).

Julia de Bres

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A group of people at a protest hold signs reading "TRANS HEALTHCARE SAVES LIVES" and "PROTECT TRANS YOUTH," with transgender pride flags visible. The mood is energetic and supportive.
Opinion
Society

The overwhelmingly positive experiences of trans youth on puberty blockers

Julia de Bres
22 Nov 2025
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Opinion
Business

Stop conflating being transgender with being sick

Julia de Bres
13 Jun 2025
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Opinion
Politics

What access to puberty blockers means for trans young people and their whānau

Julia de Bres
19 Apr 2024
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Politics

What linguistics does for Aotearoa

Julia de Bres
15 Jun 2023
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Society

Giving trans kids a sporting chance

Julia de Bres
22 Mar 2023
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Politics

Storm clouds and rainbows – what it’s really like to parent a trans child

Julia de Bres
14 Dec 2022

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