Pronouns and Preferred Names: When Public School Teachers’ Religious Beliefs Conflict With School Directives

Abstract

A 2020 lawsuit involves a public school teacher who refused to address transgender students by their preferred names because of his religious beliefs. This case is particularly significant because it is the first K–12 decision that analyzes this matter. This issue has important policy implications for schools and students.

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case studies gay/lesbian studies gender studies law/legal policy analysis textual analysis

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