The aims of this module are to enable students to gain a critical understanding of the wider historical, social, cultural and legal contexts for trans and gender-diverse people; and to analyse the impact of organisational contexts (e.g. schools, hospitals, nursing homes, prisons) in relation to trans and gender-diverse people.

Topics covered

Main topics of the module include:

• Attitudes, values and behaviours
• Relationships
• Ethics, society, law and religion
• Culture and support
• People in organisational settings
• Historical and sociological perspectives on gender diversity

Learning outcomes 

On successful completion of this module, you will be expected to be able to: 

• Critically reflect upon the attitudes and behaviours that trans and gender-diverse people face from wider society  with reference to stigma, transphobia, discrimination and intersectionality.
• Discuss the importance of interpersonal relationships for trans and gender-diverse people and potential challenges that can arise.
• Apply historical, social and ethical perspectives to trans and gender-diversity issues.
• Critically evaluate selected aspects of the legal rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the jurisdiction in which you work, making reference to rights in other contexts. 
• Appraise the spectrum of support and advocacy.
• Analyse the implications for healthcare practitioners in supporting trans and gender-diverse people in  organisational settings (e.g. schools and hospitals), including residential settings (e.g. residential social care, prisons and secure services).

Assessment

• Coursework (100%)