Transgender People and Education

Clare Bartholomaeus is a research associate in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University, South Australia. Damien W. Riggs is an associate professor of social work at Flinders University, South Australia, and an Australian Research Council Future Fellow. 

1. Introduction.- 2. Transgender Young People.- 3. Cisgender Young People.- 4. Cisgender Parents.- 5. Transgender Parents.- 6. Educators.- 7. School Counselors.- 8. Conclusion.

“Transgender People in Education is highly informative and practical. … this book is very relevant to the full range of people who work in education. However, and importantly, its practical and accessible nature makes it an essential read for every pre-service and practising teacher. There is much need in education for increased professional development related to transgender people in order to ensure that educational sites provide equitable and inclusive learning, teaching and working spaces for all.” (Tania Ferfolja, Journal of LGBT Youth, Vol. 16 (3), 2019)“The book … provide a thorough overview of the often widely-ranging interdisciplinary scholarship of our field. I would consider this an essential volume for gender and childhood scholars, but also for anyone working with and supporting transgender people in schools: the resources provided are far-ranging and can benefit any reader.” (Sally Campbell Galman, Gender and Education, November 16, 2018)