Transgender students in post-compulsory education: a systematic review

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Hafford-Letchfield, T., Pezzella, A., Cole, L. and Manning, R. 2017. Transgender students in post-compulsory education: a systematic review. International Journal of Educational Research. 86, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2017.08.004
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TitleTransgender students in post-compulsory education: a systematic review
AuthorsHafford-Letchfield, T., Pezzella, A., Cole, L. and Manning, R.
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Students identifying on the transgender spectrum are significantly under-researched and underreported in the education literature. Long term detrimental effects of gender-identity based discrimination and violence requires us to find more inclusive ways of supporting students with transgender identities. We report findings from a systematic review of the international research on transgender students in post-compulsory education. A standardised review protocol was used to synthesise findings from twenty empirical studies to: 1) describe the complexities of gender identities within education; 2) situate the importance of targeting equality issues for transgender students, and; 3) highlight emerging innovations and the need for further research. We recommend more critical engagement and dialogue with transgender issues to challenge institutional policies, processes in education with those involved.

KeywordsTransgender; Gender non-conforming; Education; Students; Universities; College; Equality; Inclusion
PublisherElsevier
JournalInternational Journal of Educational Research
ISSN0883-0355
Electronic1873-538X
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Print04 Sep 2017
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Deposited06 Sep 2017
Accepted04 Aug 2017
Submitted24 Apr 2017
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