Uniform-free: the policy for promoting LGBT students’ rights in Thailand Worrawan Kalyanamitra MA. International Peace Studies, University for Peace Bachelor of Social Work, Thammasat University
Introduction • To study the possibility of uniform-free policy and flexible uniform policy based on interviewees’ perspectives • To situational analyze by conflict analysis model – C.R. SIPABIO and Five Steps of Effective Advocacy • To provide recommendation for LGBT students’ rights promotion
Background • Strict uniform policy: students have to wear uniform based on their gender of birth. • LGBT students; esp. Lesbian and Transgender, encounter difficulty with such policy and it leads to lack of confidence and insecurity while studying in school. • Few educational institutes offer flexible uniform policy regarding to LGBT students’ rights promotion.
Uniform: positive VS negative Positive
Negative
Orderliness
Creativity limitation
Social norm
Identity framing
Wearer protection
Hierarchical support
C.R.SIPABIO: situational analysis •Structural and cultural violence
•Imbalance power •Lack of data •Discrimination: value, attitudes, behavior
Five Steps of Effective Advocacy Evidence Policy fit
Solution Advocacy strategy Art of advocacy
The possibility of uniform-free policy and flexible uniform policy Possible
Impossible
Private
Public
Unknown
Famous
Small
Big
LGBT students’ rights promotion • Flexible uniform policy • LGBT’s toilet • Sex education • Social diversity concept
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