Investigating Transgender and Gender Expansive Education Research, Policy and Practice

The book addresses the emerging field of transgender- and gender-expansive-informed education, policy, and practice, arguing for the need to engage transgender-informed epistemologies and generate knowledge about the experiences of transgender and non-binary youth, gender non-conformity, and gender-creative expression in the education system. It covers topics such as trans-informed policy analysis, the policing and regulation of students' gender identities and expression, and the realization of a critical trans politics in education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 130 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into an emerging and crucial area of scholarship, focusing on transgender- and gender-expansive-informed education, policy, and practice. It serves as a valuable framework for understanding the significance of Transgender Studies in the field of education, particularly in K-12 schooling contexts. The book advocates for the integration of transgender-informed epistemologies and offers insightful perspectives on trans-affirmative education research, policy environments, and practices. By generating knowledge about how the experiences of transgender and non-binary youth, gender non-conformity, and gender-creative expression are being addressed in the education system, the collection aims to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable educational landscape.

The book addresses a wide range of topics, encompassing trans-informed policy analysis and enactment across various contexts. It also addresses central concerns and controversies related to the policing and regulation of students' gender identities and expressions, particularly concerning washroom space in schools and the use of gender-neutral pronouns. Recognizing the urgency of addressing transphobia and promoting gender justice in the education system, this book is highly relevant and timely. It underscores the need for urgent intervention to address these significant human rights issues.

Overall, this collection highlights both the promising potentialities of this emerging body of research and the ongoing challenges that must be addressed to fully realize a commitment to enacting a critical trans politics in education. The book was originally published as a special issue of Gender and Education, further emphasizing its importance and relevance in the field.

Weight: 259g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367784089