Why is it important to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender?
Much of the harassment that occurs in schools, such as name-calling, is the result of gender non-conformity. For example, a female may get called a “dyke” or “lesbo” not because of her actual sexual orientation but because she wears boyish clothing or likes to play sports. Similarly, a male may get called a “fag” or “homo” because his mannerisms are perceived as “effeminate” or he is in a dance class. Students who are transgender-identified also get harassed in schools.
Related Questions
- Does the University have a nondiscrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity?
- Is Massachusetts the first place to explicitly protect people from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression?
- Does discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity occur against persons in South Bend?
