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We Refuse to Disappear: Resistance Amid Anti-Trans Education Policy

2026

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Synopsis

We Refuse to Disappear: Resistance Amid Anti-Trans Education Policy by SJ Miller serves as both a critical analysis of the current legislative landscape and a manifesto for protecting the rights and humanity of transgender and gender-expansive youth within the American schooling system. The book examines the rapid proliferation of anti-trans education policies, detailing how these legal frameworks often aim to erase the visibility of trans individuals and restrict their access to safe, affirming learning environments. By documenting the systemic efforts to roll back protections, Miller illustrates the profound psychological and social impact these policies have on students, educators, and the broader community.

Beyond identifying the sources of institutional harm, the narrative focuses heavily on the concept of agency and the various forms of resistance emerging in response to these challenges. Miller highlights the stories of activists, students, and practitioners who are actively working to dismantle exclusionary practices and create spaces of belonging despite legislative pressure. The book emphasizes that visibility is a form of survival, arguing for an educational paradigm that moves toward gender-complex pedagogies. Ultimately, it offers a call to action for educators and allies to engage in "disruptive" advocacy, ensuring that trans youth are not only protected but are also recognized as vital members of the academic fabric who refuse to be silenced or disappeared.

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