Statement on Trans Inclusion
As faculty in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (SISS), we affirm our commitment to 91传媒厂鈥檚 values of 鈥渟erving a student body by actively identifying and working towards dismantling systemic inequities in our institution.鈥� We are committed to the movements for social and racial justice. We align with the 91传媒厂 Mission, Values, and Vision in its 鈥減ursuit to eradicate disparities and advance justice [which] encompasses all axes of difference, backgrounds, and identities and promotes a sense of belonging and empowerment in our community.鈥�
In light of recent events both nationally and on the 91传媒厂 campus, we feel compelled
to assert our support for our trans* colleagues and students and the need to create
a trans* inclusive campus community. Students cannot thrive or learn in a hostile
environment. In our current socio-political moment, LBGTQ+ students, faculty, and
staff are facing persisting violence, discrimination, and marginalization.
As SISS faculty we will continue to foster a welcoming and supportive departmental
environment by creating spaces within our classrooms and by developing inclusive curriculum
that makes visible and empowers the experiences of trans* lives and the movement to
create a trans* liberated society.
We hope the University will similarly meet this moment with the appropriate resources
to ensure 91传媒厂 is a safe campus community.
