"The biggest mistake you can make is to leave this life without having discovered your authentic self." - Osho
Our culture tolerates a considerable wider range of gender expression from female bodied children than it does from male bodied children - which generally means that gender non-conformity in boys is seen, unfairly, as more problematic and even alarming that it is for girls.
As an student, you are in a position to play a key role in modeling for teachers and fellow students acceptance, understanding and appreciation for others who may not experience or express their gender identity in a way that conforms with the "M" or "F" that appears next to their name in school records.
As of the 2009 school year, all Oregon school districts (public and charter) must comply with the law as stated within the Oregon Safe Schools Act and have anti-bullying policies in place that specifically cover transgender and other gender non-conforming students.
Combined with our STAR Training program, TransActive's "How-To Guide for Oregon Public and Charter Schools" will provide your school district with not only the facts on what is required but tips on how to implement supportive and inclusive policies.
Share this brochure with your teachers, counselors and school administrators. Let them know that YOU know that a zero-tolerance policy about bullying and harassment isn't just a good idea...
in Oregon, it's THE LAW!
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