Conservatives need to strengthen their opposition to gender ideology as it spreads in public institutions. Riley Gaines has been vocal in collegiate sports against men competing in women's teams, and Ryan Anderson has written a key book on public policy. Gender ideology continues to be accepted and promoted in libraries and schools, which must change.
The National Association of Scholars is about to release a report detailing issues within the Education Department, focusing on gender identity policies that pose risks in areas like a small school district in Ashland, OH, where locals oppose such ideologies. Two years ago, concerned parents requested the public library remove sexually explicit books from the children's section, but the request was denied. This brought awareness to other parents about inappropriate content available to kids.
In the children's section, there are at least four books promoting gender ideology. These include "Pink, Blue, and You! " featuring drawings of nude babies with a description of intersex people. Another book, "It Feels Good to Be Yourself," includes illustrations of children coming out as transgender. "It’s Perfectly Normal" describes transgenderism as normal and discusses gender identity, expression, and sexual health in a positive light.
The report also highlights federal websites for children that promote gender ideology, like StopBullying.gov, which is meant to combat bullying but emphasizes affirming homosexuality among young students. Youth.gov discusses the importance of sexual orientation and gender identity to young people, indicating a shift in focus toward promoting gender issues in educational contexts.
These websites are recommended resources for using Title IV funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Schools can use materials from these sites with costs covered by the Education Department, which also funds Equity Assistance Centers that provide training on civil rights and equity in education. Originally meant to aid school desegregation, these centers now appear to support the sexualization of children under the guise of civil rights.
A search for "LGBT" on the Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center's website yields many resources for LGBT visibility and inclusion in schools, often linked to organizations promoting homosexuality in K-12 education. Parents have not requested or consented to these materials and often reject the introduction of gender ideology.
Additionally, there is a lack of resources on the harmful effects of this ideology and clinical procedures like puberty blockers or surgeries. For instance, the book "Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult" discusses the regrets of people affected by surgical interventions and hormones, but such materials are rarely found in libraries or classrooms.
As the issues surrounding gender ideology become more apparent through testimonies from victims and their families, conservatives are encouraged to speak out more against this harmful trend.
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