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    A place to stand : creating inclusive environments for diverse gender tertiary students

    Powell, Catherine

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    2016
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    Powell, C. (2016). A place to stand : creating inclusive environments for diverse gender tertiary students. An unpublished thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Education, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand.
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    Abstract
    This study investigated the experiences of students with diverse gender identities within the New Zealand tertiary environment. The aim was to hear directly from participants about whether they had experienced discrimination in relation to their gender identities; what kinds of discrimination, if any, were occurring; and whether participants believed specific strategies might support an inclusive tertiary environment for diverse gender students. The study draws on semi-structured interview data gathered from seven diverse gender students currently studying at a tertiary level around New Zealand. Participants had a range of gender identities, ethnicities and institutional experiences; however, this study did not include anyone from the intersex community. The interview transcripts were thematically analysed and the initial themes were shared with participants to seek feedback about perceived fit with their own experiences. As the researcher is a ciswoman (a woman assigned female at birth), a consultation group was formed to provide support and feedback from diverse gender perspectives to the researcher. Findings indicate that although the participants did not generally identify as having experienced discrimination through direct attacks or violence, the negative effects of gender-normativity, administration processes that were not suitable, and a lack of staff awareness about the needs of diverse gender students were clear evidence of discrimination during the participants’ tertiary experiences. Findings also highlight the resilience of gender diverse students and their ability to develop personal strategies to manage their experiences of being part of a marginalised group. Strategies that participants identified as creating authentic inclusive tertiary environments related to visibility of diverse gender identities within policies, processes and curricula as well as educational programmes for staff on the unique needs of the diverse gender population.
    Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (Māori Subject Headings):
    Kura tuatoru, Takatāpui
    Keywords:
    New Zealand, tertiary education, diverse gender students, tertiary students, transphobia, heteronormativity, queer students, campus climate, perceptions, Ally network (Unitec Institute of Technology), gender identity, minority stress, microaggressions, LGBTIQ
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    130308 Gender, Sexuality and Education
    Degree:
    Master of Education
    Supervisors:
    Gremillion, Helen
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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