Why Pronouns are Important to Trans People
A more casual intro to using
correct pronouns. The speaker, Kat Blaque, uses some personal anecdotes
from her experiences. A good introductory video for a classroom setting.
Length: Short (under 5 minutes).
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This report from GLSEN (Gay,
Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) takes a close look at the
problems faced by transgender students, who have some of the most
horrifying crimes committed against them. This article was also made
with the help of several transgender persons, so the language is more
politically correct than some other resources. This is a great source
for transgender-related statistics.
Length: Medium (under 100 pages).
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THE EXPERIENCES OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
This "research brief" from
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) is an excellent
resource for statistics about bullying and other difficulties in
American middle schools (junior high). Some of the report focuses on the
availability of in-school LGBTQ+ resources, and works to compare some
situations to the statistics from high schools on the same issues.
Length: Short (under 25 pages).
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LGBT-Inclusive Sex Education Means Healthier Youth and Safer Schools | Center for American Progress
"Comprehensive sex education is critical to young people's sexual health and benefits all students, including LGBT youth."
This article is a good resource for general statistics about Sex Ed
in America. There are a few anecdotes included, and the article
references psychological effects of stress on LGBTQ+ students.
Length: Very Short (under 10 pages).
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The Principle's Perspective
This report from GLSEN (Gay,
Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) shows excellent statistics on
how principles of elementary, middle, and high schools see the treatment
of LGBTQ+ students. This article clearly shows disparities between the
perspectives of LGBTQ+ youth and the figures of authority above them,
and thus should be used as a supplemental source.
Length: Long (over 100 pages).
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