Transgendered Classroom Case Study

“I’ve already got one boy I’m supposed to call Heather instead of Mark and treat like a girl. Now there’s some other kid who says that she’s a boy, and wants to be called Michael! How am I supposed to teach when I’m having to keep track of all this shit?” This quote, from a veteran science teacher who became frustrated when I referred to a transgender male student by his appropriate name and pronouns during a department meeting, is reflective of the negative teacher interactions experienced daily by the estimated 150,000 transgender students currently enrolled in America’s schools (GLSEN, 2017). As United States (US) has become a more welcoming place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) students, an increasing number of transgender youth have had the courage to come out at school. Unfortunately, these students are not yet being met with kindness nor understanding from their peers or teachers. In a 2015 survey of nearly 3,500 transgender students across the US, 75% of students reported feeling unsafe at school due to their gender expression (GLSEN, 2016a). This paper will explore how the current US political climate is shaping the experiences of transgender youth in US schools, and the steps that educators can take to make their schools more supportive for transgender students.

Some of the solutions of the challenges school might face as they implement is that try to make the school just a safe community and try to stop the discrimination that trans kids face in school. Another solution is to make sure people are educated on trans issues and even if you are uncomfortable you can at least respect them. The opposition they may face is that many parents can be closed-minded and may not allow their children into the restrooms or let them be friends with each other. Many students may also have this type of ideology and also harass trans students. This can also come into sports teams. Many of students may object to have a trans kids,no matter how talented they are, just because they are "different". Also the parents of

All around the U.S. schools have to make a choice, that would affect the students and faculty. Should transgender students be allowed to go to the bathroom that fits their gender identity? For many schools, this is a hard decision. Transgender students should be allowed to choose the bathroom that fits their gender identity.

Mixed gender rights have definitely come to the forefront in recent years for institutions in higher education. Long gone are the days of our parents and grandparents where gender identity and sexual preference were hush-hush. Students have pushed the boundaries of their respective school’s policies on transgender rights and have forced these institutions to institute policies to address these issues of equality on campus. My research will highlight the myriad of ways that higher education has addressed transgender rights on their campuses.

How comfortable would you be if their was a transgender in the same bathroom as you without the same body parts as you? I do not agree with this law. There are 3 reasons why I do not agree with this law. First transgender having the same body parts as the restroom they are using. Second the thought and feelings of many others who do not agree with the LGBTQ community . Third just being comfortable enough to use the same restroom as the person who may be using it .

Natalie and Carlos are excited because today when they kick the soccer ball it will reveal the gender of their baby they are expecting: it’s a girl. As new parents, they can’t wait to love and raise their little one. However, if they live in Washington their baby will have the possibility of learning how to identify her gender that may not align with family values and respect to their Christian-based foundation. This lesson can begin as early as kindergarten. This goes against many family absolute values and should not be taught at public schools.

Although many people believe that girls should act like girls and boys should act like boys. As today as a society not all girls act like girls and not all boys act like boys that’s how things are now and there are no law against those people that choose to dress or act a different sex than their biological sex. A website about transgender rights claims that transgender has the right to act and dress as according to their gender identity. “You have the right to present yourself in a way that is consistent with your gender identity, so long as you follow rules for how to dress that apply to all students.” ( National Center for transgender Equality 2015 ) This website states that transgender students have the right to act and dress as they choose as long as they follow the school dress policy as for the other students. Transgender students should not get in trouble for dressing as they choose and what corresponds to their gender identity. The same website states that the way you act or dress should not be involved with your education. “You have the right to equal educational opportunities regardless of your gender identity or expression or your race, nationality, or disability. This includes not being punished or excluded from school activities or events because you are transgender or gender non-conforming.” ( National Center for transgender Equality 2015 ) This website states that all students should have equal rights no matter what their gender identity is. An article “The Truth About Zoey” about a transgender girl and the things she goes through being transgender and stays strong through it all. She would dress like a girl and wear make up and she’d get in trouble for doing so, eventually her parents contacted the American Civil Liberties Union which allowed her to continue

Separation of, checks, federalism are the most important issue nowadays discussed in the country. These are the things which play the vital role in the development of the country. It has become a great problem and a major point of discussion in the country that transgender students using the bathroom in school by gender identity. I believed that transgender students should have a separate bathroom. In that way, there will be no violence in between the transgender students and gender students. There will be equal rights and opportunities in between all kinds of gender. The use of bathroom by transgender people does not mean men should use the women bathroom and women should

In the last decade, in particular, there has been an increasing awareness of the rights and struggles of the LGBTQ community.As a result, positive changes such as recognition and legalization of same-sex marriage, prohibition of discrimination based on gender identity/expression and sexual orientation, and greater rights for the LGBTQ community in public and private spheres have come about. However, the LGBTQ community is not a uniform entity; rather, it encapsulates a variety of distinct identities and lifestyles, many of whom are still fighting for their rights and freedoms. An example of this is the transgender community, which consists of, but is not limited to, individuals whose gender identity does not align with their biological sex. While dealing with transphobia at any age is devastating and harmful, for transgender teens, adolescents, and young adults, it can lead to lifetime of trauma.It can not only lead to feelings of marginalization, rejection, and isolation, but also the likelihood of mental illness, suicidal tendencies, substance abuse, risky sexual behaviors, and homelessness among trans adolescents and teens.

The transgender community has been facing much more ridicule than society realizes in our generation, we have been trying to change and accept more and more things. Yet I never realized how much and how little improvement has happened in the past years. While watching The Daily Show, one of my favorite television shows, I heard about the problems I never really have thought about before. Actually realizing all the issues within the transgender community really surprised me. One major problem is the Bathroom Bill, a bill some people are trying to get passed. One of these many types of bills would restrict access to transgender people using the bathroom they identify with; one example is a house bill that was attempted to be

Some people do not care about developing relationships with transgender due to their own biases based on their own beliefs for decades. I would like to discover what are the effects with integrating transgender equally in the workplace?

Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted on May 17, 2016 and said, “JFK wanted to send a man to the moon. Obama wants to send a man to the women's restrooms (Scherer).” A popular issue that has recently been brought to the public’s attention is: What bathroom transgender people should, legally, be able to use? Transgender people are people who identify with a gender other than the one they were born. They feel like they were born the wrong sex. Transgender people go through challenges everyday. Even simple things, like using the bathroom, are a struggle. The United States Departments of Justice and Education, recently, stated that schools have to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms, locker rooms, and sex-segregated classes they identify with, even if it is different than their gender at birth (Blad). The news spread, and concerned parents rioted in disapproval. Allowing transgender people to use whatever bathroom they identify with opens up many risks and concerns. So, the question stands. Should it be legal for transgender people to use the bathroom they identify with, regardless their sex at birth?

Although MBU appears to accommodate well for transgender students, there were present discrepancies in its mission statements and trainings that illustrate the University as a nondiscriminatory organization. It possesses inconsistent policies and practices evident in how its leadership refused to acknowledge the issue facing transgender students; however, it does not institute a policy mandating leadership to unlearn their biases against this population. It incorporates the transgender concept within its separate course; however, it does not in its freshmen orientation course, BOLD 101. Professor and BOLD advisor, Doris Dodson raised concerned regarding whether faculty receives any training in understanding LGBTQ and transgender diversity issues, in which she responded, “as a faculty advisor, I wasn’t required to participate in any training.” Furthermore, MBU has leadership that only recognizes the issues but lacks a policy to address the issue. President Fox and MBU’s Transgender Task Force approved the recommendations that would implement sex and gender identity within its admission’s policy; however, it was rejected by the Board of Directors who requested the language remain vague and wanted to make decisions for acceptance on a case by case basis.

Single sex Colleges in the United States are asking one difficult question, should transgender students be allowed to attend their schools despite identifying with another gender or being born the opposite sex? Same sex colleges are arguing among themselves over how same sex colleges, as a whole should treat these students. All female colleges were created in the support of giving education to females who were unwelcomed in higher education. To give the so called, “lesser sex” greater opportunities. Now that the schools that have previously rejected those women are Co-ed we are once again looking at those who are rejected by normal society because of their gender. Students who’s gender doesn’t fit the sex assigned to them at birth or don’t fit into Society’s typical gender binary are being treated with confusion and distrust, colleges like Barnard feel these students should not be allowed in same sex college. These students are reaching out to same sex colleges of their sex or gender because they are searching for acceptance they do not find in Co-ed school systems. These students find themselves often rejected from these schools however because they identify or were born differently from the accepted females. Same sex colleges should look review their admissions policy and foster a greater inclusion.

Transgender individuals who experience discrimination, violence, or interpersonal rejection are at risk for developing symptoms of depression. Studies reported significantly higher levels of anxiety (26–38%) and depression (48–62%) within this community (Pflum, Testa, Balsam, Goldblum, Bongar, 2015). Different ethnic groups have varying experiences related to social support, gender-based stressors, and health outcomes. Racial outlook presents additional risk of prejudice and discrimination for transgender individuals. Researchers noted that Caucasian and Latina Trans women reported significantly higher needs for social support than participants of other ethnic groups, whereas African American and Asian/Pacific Islander Trans women received