Trans Justice 2021: Erasing Trans Youth Through Public Policy

Session Submission Type: Virtual Roundtable

Session Description

This year we have seen an onerous uptick in the number of proposed state bills targeting transgender youth. Over 30 states are currently considering or have already enacted bills that discriminate against transgender youth. These efforts include measures prohibiting young transgender athletes, especially trans girls, from competing in sports in accordance with their gender identity; bar, or in some cases even criminalize, gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth; and limit sexuality- and gender-affirming curriculum in public schools. Together, and if implemented, the policies amount to an "erasure of trans youth." The attacks are relentless, and, in some states, have ample political support. This roundtable brings together scholars and activists who can shed some light on these legislative attacks--what is motivating them, where they stand and how we can stop them from gaining more traction.

Sub Unit

• APSA Panels and All Meetings and Receptions

Cosponsors

• Division 47: Sexuality & Politics

• Related Groups / Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus

Chair

• Alison Gash University of Oregon

Presenters

• Elizabeth A. Sharrow University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Joanna W. Wuest Princeton University

• Kahina Marie Freeman University of Oregon

• Carl Charles Lambda Legal

• Ezra Young Cornell University