How to Remove the Stigma? Effects of Protective Policy for Transgender: Based on Transgender-Inclusive Policies in Schools of California

Abstract

With transgender gaining more visibility among the public, transgender students still experience stigmatization on campus. Based on this, the paper explores policy initiatives taken to promote greater trans-inclusive climates to remove stigma and policy limitations in schools in California. Firstly, transgender stigma is presented in three fields related to discourse, identity, and value. Employing policy analysis based on one case, which is a multidisciplinary research method that seeks to generate, assess, and disseminate policy-relevant knowledge. This paper also reviews the current policies of transgender protection in California, further examining the effects of the transgender-inclusive policies in one specific area and the limitations. Finally, this paper ends with some recommendations for what kind of revision or reform is anticipated to remove transgender stigmatization. This research not only stimulates further discussion of the transgender youth which is a relatively hidden group but also serves as the source in favor of changing policy to improve access to high-quality care and the advancement of the rights of transgender individuals.