Advocacy for Gender Minority Students: Recommendations for Professional School Counsellors
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-5-2018
Description
Research shows that teachers’ and educators’ responses to gender diversity issues in schools either improves or limits the experiences of students. The school counsellor has an important role to play in this process by working closely with other stakeholders to advocate for transgender, intersex and genderqueer (TIG) students. Following a review of recent developments in the USA, recommendations are made and resources identified to assist school counsellors in validating TIG students, and improving school systems in pursuit of their academic, social and emotional success.
Citation Information
Simons, Jack D.; Beck, Matthew J.; Asplund, Nancy R.; Chang, Christian D.; and Byrd, Rebekah. 2018. Advocacy for Gender Minority Students: Recommendations for Professional School Counsellors. Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning. Vol.18(4). 464-478. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681811.2017.1421531