Protecting Transgender Youth:Understanding the Intersection of Gender Identity and Child Abuse
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https://doi.org/10.48047/y31dwt62Keywords:
Transgender, child abuse, social exclusion, sexual assault, domestic violence.Abstract
Transgender children encounter societal disapproval beyond the confines of educational institutions, as they are not embraced as esteemed constituents of the populace. The socioeconomic circumstances of transgender individuals within our nation unequivocally illustrate that attaining education eludes them. Their primary apprehension resides in their very survival. In
essence, transgender individuals at large, and transgender children specifically, are persistently disregarded by consecutive administrations and policy makers. This article examines the complex relationship between gender identity and child maltreatment, highlighting the difficulties faced by children who identify as gender nonconforming as well as the value of fostering inclusive, secure environments that uphold children's rights and dignity.
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