ERIC Number: EJ889663
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0092-055X
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Teaching Transgender
Wentling, Tre; Windsor, Elroi; Schilt, Kristen; Lucal, Betsy
Teaching Sociology, v36 n1 p49-57 2008
The recent visibility of transgender lives demonstrates the dawning of a new period in the potential to include transgender topics in sociology courses. The focus on transgender individuals, communities, and inclusive initiatives are gaining momentum on many public and private college and university campuses, awakening old and new curiosities, igniting student activists and advocates everywhere. Such developments provide an important opportunity for instructors who are motivated to create trans-friendly syllabi, courses, and classrooms. In this article, we briefly explore how transgender people have been used to teach sociological concepts and provide strategies to positively integrate transgender communities into the classroom. Ultimately, we intend this article to show new and more sensitive ways to include transgender experiences into a wide range of sociological courses. (Contains 6 footnotes.)
Descriptors: Gender Issues, Sex Role, Social Science Research, College Environment, Sociology, College Instruction, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Teaching Methods
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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