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Why standing up for yourself can backfire in academic settings

I finally got the courage to correct my professor when he misgendered me in front of the whole lecture hall but now I'm the 'difficult trans student' and I regret saying anything.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The act of self-advocacy transforms into social punishment, creating impossible choices between dignity and belonging.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Transgender experience and identity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.