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Trans 102
What It's Really Like To Go Through High School As A Trans Person

90% of trans kids will experience harassment during high school because of their sexual orientation. Here're their words of encouragement for LGBTQ kids.

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From Laverne Cox to Caitlyn Jenner, trans voices are leading today's fight for LGBTQ visibility. Though the past few years have marked incredible progress, we know we've still got a long way to go before the trans community feels safe and accepted in schools, hospitals, and bathrooms across the nation. In partnership with MAC Cosmetics, Refinery29 teamed up with writer and trans activist Jen Richards to present "Trans 102" — a series aimed at amplifying their courageous stories and educating viewers on the issues that continue to threaten our movement towards a more inclusive, equal world. Directed by Transparent's Silas Howard, "Trans 102" is all about generating awareness for transgender rights by promoting a dialogue around gender fluidity. Sadly, much of the fear and discrimination that has marked the trans experience begins at school: A shocking 90% of gender-nonconforming students will experience harassment. Here are some tips for making classrooms a safer space for everyone, especially LGBTQ kids.
Transgender Women and Male High School Personal StoriesReleased on June 21, 2017

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