Articles Tagged With #transjustice
TRANSGENDER ACTIVISM: A HISTORY OF FIGHTING FOR ACCEPTANCE AND EQUALITY THROUGH LEGAL ACTION
Transgender activism is a movement that has been around for decades now and has seen significant progress in terms of recognition and acceptance in society.
It hasn't always been an easy journey...
UNPACKING TRANSPHOBIA: EXPLORING ITS LEGAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH, AND ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES
Transphobia is a form of discrimination that affects people who do not identify with their assigned gender. Transphobia can be expressed through policies that restrict access to healthcare,...
UNPACKING THE COMPLEXITIES OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION AND ITS IMPACT ON TRANSGENDER PEOPLE
Many individuals around the world still face discrimination based on their gender identity, which can be categorized into three main types: systemic, structural, and social discrimination. Systemic...
A LOOK AT THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF MARGINALIZING TRANS PEOPLE: FROM PATHOLOGIZATION TO CRIMINALIZATION
The history of societal attitudes towards gender identity has been characterized by stigma, fear, and discrimination. Transgender individuals have been subjected to marginalization, prejudice, and...
HOW TRANS PEOPLES BODIES CHALLENGE SOCIETAL EXPECTATIONS & EXPERIENCE HYPERVISIBILITY
Trans people's bodies are often seen as inherently dangerous, which can lead to discrimination, violence, and even murder. This is because they challenge traditional gender roles and norms, making...
TRANSPHOBIA AND ITS EFFECTS ON EDUCATION: A LOOK AT GENDER DIVERSITY, ACCESS, AND TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS
Transphobia is an umbrella term for prejudice against individuals who identify themselves outside the binary gender model. It may also involve discrimination based on gender expression and identity....
HOW TRANS EMBODIMENT CAN CULTIVATE AUTHENTIC SELFHOOD UNDER SOCIAL CONSTRAINTS?
Embodiment is a term used in philosophy to describe the relationship between physical form and cognitive functioning, particularly as it relates to identity and consciousness. Trans embodiment refers...
HOW TRANSPHOBIA IMPACTS EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS
One of the most important aspects of human development is education. It shapes an individual's outlook on life, affecting their behavioral patterns, career choices, social interactions, self-esteem,...
HOW TRANS SELFREALIZATION IMPACTS ETHICAL ISSUES SURROUNDING GENDER IDENTITY AND JUSTICE
Trans self-realization is an important aspect of identity development for many individuals who identify as transgender or nonbinary. It involves coming to terms with one's gender identity and...