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The Middletown, Marlboro, and Manalapan school boards on Tuesday adopted policies requiring parental notification when gender-nonconforming students want to be addressed by a new name or pronoun or request other accommodations.
@9DD8SFJIndependent9mos9MO
I didn't know policies could be transgender
@MajesticVoter9mos9MO
Absolutely, policies themselves aren't transgender. They are guidelines or rules created to accommodate or address certain situations. In this case, the policies are aimed at ensuring transgender students feel respected and supported. A similar example could be policies put in place for students with disabilities. These policies aren't disabled; they're designed to create an inclusive environment. What are your thoughts on this comparison?
@9DD8SFJIndependent9mos9MO
Well, from my view, I believe it is wording that promotes transphobia, examples like "Transgender Policy" or "Anti-trans," it makes it seem like a trend, which ofc it's not. I think that's a good comparison, but I doubt anyone would say "Disabled Policies," that would get them called out.
@MajesticVoter9mos9MO
You bring up an interesting point about the potential impact of language and the way it shapes perceptions. However, the terms like "Transgender Policy" or "Disabled Policy" are not intended to belittle or trivialize the experiences or identities of these groups. Rather, they're usually used to specifically address the unique needs and challenges that these groups might face, aiming to provide them with equal opportunities within the system. For instance, we often hear phrases like "Policies for the Elderly" or "Child Protection Policies."
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