Taking it Further

Objetivos Da Se O

Esta seção busca ampliar os conhecimentos dos/as estudantes sobre o tema da unidade e promover uma reflexão crítica sobre esse tema.

Exercício 3

Ao corrigir este exercício, destaque que, no texto, são utilizados os pronomes “ you ” (como em “ You have the right to ”) e “ your ” (como em “ your gender identity ”) para se referirem diretamente ao público-alvo, os/as estudantes trans (“ transgender ”) ou que não se identificam com nenhum gênero (“gender non-conforming”).

1 School is one of the first places we learn to live with differences. Are there any anti-bullying policies in your school? What happens if you or a classmate experience bullying or discrimination?

Personal answers.

2 Before reading the following text, take a look at its title, layout and source. What do you expect to read about?

Suggested answers: The rights trans and gender non-conforming students have in schools./ The rights transgender students have in schools./Transgender equality in schools.

Now read the text and do exercises 3 and 4.

https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/schools

What Are My Rights at School?

Title IX is a federal law that makes sex discrimination illegal in most schools. (…) Several other federal and state laws also protect transgender students. Here are some of the rights you have under these laws:

• You have the right to be treated according to your gender identity. (...)

• You have the right not to be bullied or harassed because you are transgender or gender non-conforming. If school administrators know that you’re being bullied or harassed, they have to take action to end it. (…) a. Dress according to their gender identity.

• You have the right to get the same opportunities to learn and participate in school life as anyone else, no matter your gender, including your gender identity or expression, or your race, nationality, or disability. This includes not being punished because you are transgender or gender non-conforming and being allowed to participate in school activities and events.

• You have the right to dress and present yourself according to your gender identity. This includes how you dress at school every day as well as for dances, graduation, and other school events. (...)

NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER EQUALITY. What are my rights at school? 2022. Disponível em: https://transequality.org/ know-your-rights/schools. Acesso em: 9 jul. 2022.

3 Who is the text addressed to?

4 Choose the transgender and gender non-conforming students’ rights that are mentioned in the text.

Possible answers: To transgender students./To transgender and gender non-conforming students. X b. Be part of an educational environment free from discrimination. c. Be provided the same learning opportunities as are all other students. d. Be addressed by school staff by the name corresponding to their gender identity. e. Not be required to use a restroom that conflicts with the student’s gender identity.

Para saber mais

Para conhecer 20 relatos de boas práticas de ensino voltadas para acolher a diversidade e propiciar a inclusão, acesse o documento indicado a seguir:

• ROTH, B. W. (Org.) Experiências educacionais inclusivas: Programa Educação Inclusiva: direito à diversidade. Brasília, DF: Ministério da Educação, Secretaria de Educação Especial, 2006. Disponível em: http://portal.mec.gov.br/seesp/arquivos/pdf/ experienciaseducacionaisinclusivas.pdf. Acesso em: 21 jul. 2022.

Para saber mais sobre a educação especial e inclusiva no Brasil, acesse o documento do MEC em: a. In our country, are there any laws that offer protection for children and teenagers? b. What about for transgender and gender non-conforming students?

5 In your opinion, what should happen in order to help put an end to bullying and discrimination?

Personal answer.

6 In pairs, ask and answer the following questions.

Yes, there is – Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente (ECA) – (Lei no 8.069), de 13 de julho de 1990 Art. 1o, parágrafo único, do Decreto federal no 8.727, de 28 de abril de 2016.

Think about it!

Na sua opinião, quais ações podem ser promovidas pela escola para incentivar o respeito a indivíduos e grupos que são frequentemente vítimas de discriminação? Resposta pessoal.