Transgender Educators: Understanding Marginalization through an Intersectional Lens

This book highlights the difficulties faced by transgender teachers and administrators in the workplace, despite greater visibility. Discrimination and isolation are common, with many teachers leading double lives and facing prejudice even in liberal communities. The author's research shows that 46% of trans educators remain in the closet, and those who are out face efforts to isolate them. The book emphasizes the importance of strong and supported transgender teacher role models to support students coming out.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Despite the increased visibility of transgender individuals in today's society, their lives as professional teachers and administrators remain exceedingly challenging. Workplace discrimination against transgender educators persists, particularly in regions outside traditionally liberal enclaves. In many cases, even if their workplace provides a semblance of safety, many transgender educators lead double lives, performing their professional duties during the day and navigating marginalized identities outside of work. Even the most progressive communities may exhibit superficial support while harboring deep-rooted prejudices, as demonstrated by this study. Consequently, nearly 46% of trans educators remain hidden in their identities, and those who are out face persistent efforts to isolate them.

The author's research reveals that 100% of survey respondents believe they were fired or not promoted due to their gender identity. With the growing number of students expressing their fluctuating gender presentation daily, the author emphasizes the critical need for strong and supportive transgender teacher role models. Written by a transgender woman, this book offers a highly engaging and timely exploration of the lives of transgender educators behind the scenes and provides practical strategies for individuals across various professions to become active allies in the fight against transphobia.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793614117