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Publication Date: 2010
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Shifting Paradigms: Moving beyond "Trans 101" in Sexuality Education
Green, Eli R.
American Journal of Sexuality Education, v5 n1 p1-16 2010
Trans-inclusive sexuality education can be complex, confusing, and outright intimidating for even the most seasoned sexuality educator to teach. Historically, standalone "Trans 101" sessions have successfully raised awareness about the highly marginalized transgender community. However, their potential success has been limited by being taught in isolation from other gender and sexuality education efforts. As natural allies to this sexual minority, we as sexuality educators are in a position to contribute to positive social change by becoming more trans inclusive in our own work. This article reviews the current status of trans inclusion in sexuality education and provides concrete strategies for implementing a new level of trans inclusivity within sexuality education.
Descriptors: Sex Education, Social Change, Sexuality, Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Minority Groups, Educational Strategies, Social Bias
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Language: English
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