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Teaching Trans Day of Visibility Offers Chance for Community to Stand in Solidarity and Support

Trans Day of Visibility Offers Chance for Community to Stand in Solidarity and Support

Visibility within the transgender community is often a catch-22. Hiding one’s identity can be a damaging experience and increase feelings of isolation, stigma, and shame. But standing out as a trans person can make someone a target for discrimination.This is especially true for trans people of color or those living in rural, conservative areas.

Jay A. Irwin, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Nebraska Omaha
The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Why is Trans Day of Visibility important?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

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