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Did It Get Better? The Realities of Queer and Trans Youth of Color in K-12 Schools

The lived experiences of queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) youth are significantly influenced by the various environments they navigate - including but not limited to their families, schools, neighborhoods, communities, and workplaces. QTPOC youth - or queer and trans youth who identify as Asi...

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Published in:Journal of school violence 2024-04, Vol.23 (2), p.264-277
Main Authors: Nadal, Kevin L., Rodriguez, Wiston, Tejeda, Emerson, Almanzar, D'Andrah, Hussain, Sheharyar, Sissoko, D. R. Gina
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Language:English
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Summary:The lived experiences of queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) youth are significantly influenced by the various environments they navigate - including but not limited to their families, schools, neighborhoods, communities, and workplaces. QTPOC youth - or queer and trans youth who identify as Asian American, Black/African American, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latinx, or/and multiracial - are susceptible to multiple forms of oppression that are embedded in racism, sexism, transphobia, heterosexism, and more. This paper seeks to highlight perspectives of QTPOC youth - particularly how intersectional identities, discrimination, and victimization influence school experiences and negative educational outcomes. We underscore three major areas that educators must be aware of when working with this subgroup: (a) common experiences for QTPOC youth; (b) QTPOC youth school experiences; and (c) psychosocial determinants affecting school violence. Furthermore, we provide recommendations to consider for working with QTPOC youth, specifically for teachers, school administrators, and families and communities.
ISSN:1538-8220
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DOI:10.1080/15388220.2023.2297047