An adjective describing people whose gender expression differs from traditional expectations or roles of masculinity and femininity (Human Rights Campaign (HRC), n. d.). Not every transgender person is gender-nonconforming simply because they are transgender. A transgender person may express their identity in very traditional ways (e.g., a transgender man who wears formal suits for every occasion) (HRC, n. d. AU77: The in-text citation "HRC, n. d." is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ). Additionally, many cisgender people express their gender identity in nonconforming ways (e.g., cis women who wear suits, cis men who have ear piercings). People of all gender identities can express their gender in whatever ways they see fit.
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Guidelines and Recommendations for Supporting Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students: Inclusive and Queer Education
Copyright: © 2023
|Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8243-8.ch003
Abstract
Educators and school support staff need to focus on guidelines and recommendations for supporting transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) students through inclusive and queer education. As the American political climate continues to attack our TGNC youth, this has started conversations surrounding gender identity and expression, especially in school systems. Teachers are called upon to advocate and support social justice movements that promote learning for all students. It is important to focus on the needs of TGNC youth because they experience unique and specific needs which may not be captured within a broad approach to supporting the larger (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*/Transgender/Two-Spirit, Gender-Expansive, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Agender/Asexual/Aromantic, Pansexual/Pan/Polygender/Poly Relationship System, plus (LGBTGEQIAP+) community. This chapter aims to provide school personnel with foundational information and practical, gender-affirming, and inclusive strategies so that educators can more effectively understand and support students in the TGNC community.