Being Young and Trans in School

Ashley L. Sullivan, Laurie L. Urraro

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Abstract

This chapter problematizes gender roles and cisnormative education settings. It explores how hetereosexist environments cause harm to young transgender students. Statistics from GLSEN’s School Climate Survey are discussed. The chapter cites the deficits in teacher training and curricula, and provides suggestions for incorporation of trans-friendly curricular themes. Studies focusing on the social interactions of trans children are explored. The chapter concludes with a discussion of gender performativity and the vital need to use appropriate pronouns when interacting with trans youth.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCritical Cultural Studies of Childhood
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages17-40
Number of pages24
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Publication series

NameCritical Cultural Studies of Childhood
VolumePart F2105
ISSN (Print)2731-636X
ISSN (Electronic)2731-6378

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Education
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Cultural Studies
  • Life-span and Life-course Studies

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