Transforming Education: A Journey Towards Transgender Inclusion By Prakasha C.

Abstract

There has been a rising acceptance in recent years of the significance of cultivating inclusion in education, with a special emphasis on transgender inclusion. Transgender people have a gender identity that differs from their biological sex. Gender identity is a person’s internal perception of gender, which may or may not correspond to their biological sex based on physical traits. Transgender people were listed as a third group in the 2011 census, but the Indian Supreme Court approved them as a third gender in 2014. The transgender population in India is estimated to be 4, 87,803, with a literacy rate of 57.06%. The article emphasizes the need for transforming education to create a more inclusive environment for transgender individuals. It highlights the importance of dismantling discriminatory practices, fostering awareness, and creating a curriculum that reflects gender diversity. It also highlights the role of teacher education in creating an inclusive learning environment and the importance of professional development programs for educators. The article also advocates for the creation of safe spaces within educational institutions and supports the psychological and emotional well-being of transgender students through support networks, counselling services, and anti-bullying initiatives. The article argues that transforming education towards transgender inclusion is a moral imperative and a strategic investment in the future, empowering transgender students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Keywords: transgender, inclusive, gender identity, curriculum. marginalization

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