Sex-gender Dissidents Working in Education: Stories from the Valparaíso Region

Abstract

The discussion about the inclusion of sexual or gender diversity in education has focused on developing a non-sexist education that seeks equal opportunities for all its students, but seems to forget about the people who work in educational institutions where there are still There are complaints and perceptions of violence and discrimination, so the question that guides this research is, what has been the professional career of sexual or gender dissidents in educational institutions in the fifth region? From the theories of inclusive education, they emphasize the importance of the link that is created between teacher and student, which is crossed by the construction of identity of both parties. Through qualitative research carried out with an in-depth interview, it is implied that gender dissidents who work in education tend to hide their identity invisible for fear of rejection, discrimination, violence, and loss of credibility. What makes a paradigm shift necessary where the focus in education should not only be on inclusion towards students, but towards all the people involved in the process.