EDUC 1990 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Genderism, Gender Binary, Transphobia
12 Mar 2021
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Many trans students especially those who were out as trans in high school may begin college with a history of victimization. For students who were not out in high school, college can play an important role in facilitating gender identity exploration such as by providing the support and resources to allow students to navigate this process while staying in college. Colleges and universities typically reflect and reinforce societal genderism in practices, policies, and norms. Trans students seeking to express their gender identities encounter pressures to conform to socially constructed gender norms in terms of appearance, dress, and pronouns. Sex-segregated restrooms represent one institutional feature that excludes trans people and/or exposes them to harassment, which causes them significant stress. Gender-inclusive and/or single-stall restrooms are rare or nonexistent on many campuses. Sex-segregated housing represents another institutional feature that contributes to exclusion, invisibility, and discomfort for trans students.
