Transgenders Should Be Taught In Schools

In the documentary, Noah, an 18 year old male to female transgender, many people in school ask question about her gender over and over again. Because of the harassment, many tend to drop out from school. “Harassment and bullying lead almost one-third of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning) students to drop out of high school” (T Salazar). For most of them dropping out from school means working at a lower wage. Or even worse they became homeless. Some people argue that we should create a separate school of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students. However critics say that it means of “segregation or shielding the youth from the real world.” Giving a class about LGBT people in schools might be the solution, since students then will be aware of it. Education about LGBT people teaches not only students, but also the whole generation. Therefore, schools should be the primary targets to teach the society about LGBT

It’s very likely that LGBTQ youth are not able to get the help in school which causes them to have low self-esteem, not show up to school, and even engage in risky behavior. School psychologists must provide services for their entire student body and that includes youth apart of the LGBTQ community. Regardless of what their beliefs are it’s important that they give LGBTQ youth the support that they need and also help them work towards a positive identity while going the process of coming out. To assist LGBTQ youth with the decision of coming out, school therapists must create an environment that is conducive to trust, provide resources that will educate and foster empathy, and great care must be given to the type of therapy.

Transgender LGB and transgender students face discrimination and harassment at school all too often. Unfortunately, many schools officials know very little about how law requires then protect LGBT students. “Don’t be ashamed of your story it just might inspire someone else” 15% of trans people live poverty. Bottom surgery : surgery on the genitals to align the physical body to gender identity and expression.

They deserve to feel safe in school, be protected from physical harm, and use the bathroom of their choice. The progress to giving them the liberties they yearn for, however, is slowed by the naive human beings that compose our society. Our country is filled with people that view themselves as kind, forgiving and welcoming, but they do not fight for what is right. Because our population is trapped in a utopian version of humanity, we cannot promote righteousness. Nevertheless, transgender students need us see the legitimate nature of civilization. In order for our world to match our currently inaccurate picture of life, we need to step out of our distorted reality. Since transgender students constantly face discrimination and violence, it is urgent that we create laws that specifically outline the freedoms belonging to transgender students, instead of mimicking the vague list of rights already part of federal law. With definitive legislation, we can effectively implement change. By making laws regarding the rights of transgender students, and then rigorously administering those rulings, we can change the way our society treats transgender students, and dramatically increase their quality of

Luna LeFort is a young, born male, transgender/gender-fluid that came out to his parents at the age of sixteen. LeFort presents as a female fifty percent of the time and male the other half, and depending on what gender LeFort is that day depends on what washroom they use. LeFort feels that transgenders should be able to use the bathroom they identify with and shouldn’t be scared to. On top of this life story, there is a shocking statistic that shocks most. According to theglobeandmail.com, eighty-seven percent of transgender teens don’t feel safe in school washrooms, changing room, and hallways. While two in five say they have been physically harassed, eight out of ten say they have been verbally harassed. Transgender adolescents share their stories of society is a pressure to them.

The LGBT society have always been on the lower end of the scale when it comes to respect and fairness. As humans we should see each other for the person we are and the actions that are condoned by oneself, not by who we choose to have intimate relations with. Since some of our leaders such as our president can’t see past someone sexualtity, and instead see their bravery and courage we have implemented a ban on our fellow trans from joining our military. Kids go through plenty of struggles in school, but being a trans kid you are taking the biggest step in your life at a very earlier age, which is finding who you are. Most trans don't have the strength yet and the confidence at such a young age to be who they want to be, but when they do most aren’t accepted with opens arm in society it’s more of a wall that is painted with judgement and violence. The transgender community have had to deal with many social injustices, but in the 21st century there is hope for change.

Everyday people experience discrimination over things like race, sex, and beliefs. Discrimination has become a part of the American culture. The most recent issue is Transgenders and their battle in court over the bathroom bill. The bathroom bill is a bill that may or may not is passed by the supreme court, This bill would grant Transgenders the right to use the bathroom of their choice because it can cause a threat to men, women, and children who do use the bathroom that is listed on their birth certificate, however the fact still remains that transgender should have just as much freedom to use the bathroom of choice as other regular human beings.

Everyday people experience discrimination over things like race, sex, and beliefs. Discrimination has become a part of the American culture. The most recent issue is Transgenders and their battle in court over the bathroom bill. The bathroom bill is a bill that may or may not is passed by the supreme court, This bill would grant Transgenders the right to use the bathroom of their choice because it can cause a threat to men, women, and children who do use the bathroom that is listed on their birth certificate, however the fact still remains that transgender should have just as much freedom to use the bathroom of choice as other regular human beings.

As quoted by Ellen Wittlinger, “you can only lie about who you are for so long before you go crazy.” As a member of the transgender community, this is the reality for my nephew, Riley, who now sufferers with extreme bullying simply because he wants to be himself, a boy. Through his transition, I have stood by Riley and have witnessed first hand the potentially fatal hate that he has been attacked with. Why does our society continuously contradict itself by saying “be yourself”, and then shun those who do? As Americans, we value individualism; therefore, we should stress the need for teaching awareness about the LGBTQ community. By seeing the hardships that my nephew has had to endure, I have become a much more compassionate to other and am

The transgender community has been particularly outspoken about the injustices they have faced as transgender individuals as of late. Due to this, the public’s attention is drawn to what can be done to help these individuals gain the same rights that cisgender people have. A particularly potent topic is that of transgender students in high schools. On account of the attention, schools and teachers are faced with whether they will help or hinder the lives of their transgender students. Unfortunately, it has been made clear that high school teachers and high schools in general are not doing enough to accommodate their transgender students.

This article details the some of the issues created by the growing population of transgendered students in the public education system, specifically the story of Aubrey a girl who transitioned in middle school. The article begins by detailing some of the problems transgendered youths face in the school system among these being bullied, in the forms of verbal and physical harassment. Then details how schools are reacting to prevent this kind of harm and build an inclusive environment. The laws vary by state, but 14 states plus D.C. Have laws that prohibit discrimination, and Title 9 bans gender discrimination nation-wide. The article also details how the Central Dauphin School District in Pennsylvania is working to protect at risk students; the district has implemented training for the staff of the 12000 student district, including training on gender

The transgender community makes up a controversial, growing culture in America. Promoting the idea of tolerance, self-love and acceptance, the Transgender community helps support a community that is statistically not commonly received well by the American people of 2015. Many view this uprising as a positive, revolutionary movement that aims to not only help the minority groups of America but progress mindset of all people from potentially

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

You made a good point. School counselors need to be aware of their own biases. I will admit that I was biased against a student who was transgender. It wasn’t so much that she was transgender it was mainly that she was 6 and I couldn’t understand how a 6 year old could make such a huge decision. I believe I mentioned in my post that the reason why LGBT people get bullied and harassed is because people don’t understand. Also sexuality is something that is not really talked about unless its talked about in a heterosexual manner. It is time that we start talking sexuality and gender in all forms. Once we really start talking about it I believe it the bullying and harassment will slowly end. Being knowledgeable in special education law is important.

How is the student supposed to feel more comfortable coming to school to see their friends or themselves dressed as a girl one day and a boy the other. Personally I feel this is a bad idea because the mentality of the kids at this age is very sensitive to such things. Now one can argue on how “comfort” is different for different people. Wikipedia defines comfort by stating that it is a sense of physical or psychological ease. To elementary students, seeing their classmate dress up as a girl one day and as a boy another could be uncomfortable. However, dressing up as they like could also provide a feeling of comfort to a child who is still exploring their sexuality. The problem is the word “Comfort” is an angel word. If one goes against it, it has a negative impact. Not all transgendered children will completely know they are transgendered and accept the fact at such a young age, especially at school where bullying is common. School is generally a place where a child would rather be accepted for what they portray themselves to be than coming out to others with such a sensitive topic. They would like to be accepted by their peers and classmates. One can easily put up an act to cover their true selves just to ensure their peers do not turn their backs on them. A transgendered