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The Exstway to honour our dead is to continueto fight for justice." ne bilingual event focused on the difficultiesfacing trans people Montrealand around the world. Dawsoncollege student Roger describedthe trials of being a transexual. young is fuckéd up enoughas it is without having to add trans into the mix,' he said. •I've got the usual stuff...but on of that I've got a lot of other shit to 'kal with too...tike how the bellam I going to pay for (sexual reassignment surgery (SRS))? WhathapFns if get taken to the ER?Howam I going to tell my bt«hers that ther little sister is x•tualtytirir little brother?' Jtxlk Circe Laramee, the coof Catudian Transexuats activist Sam J. Singer underscored that the difficultiesfactng transexual youths are In the health care system. In addition to facing financial barriers, youth encounter barriers to accessing medical treatment because of their age. Parental consent is required for anyone under the age of 18 to take hormones and to undergo surgery. 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Doors that had once indicated the presence of single-stalled all-gender washrooms https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2021/02/59468/ 1/6 �11/6/21, 12:09 AM Accidental “re-gendering” of washrooms prompts discussion of systemic transphobia at McGill - The McGill Daily now featured additional labels – posters with gender-specific symbols, below a message that read “Prevention measures in effect.” Vieth tweeted images of the signs and shared their frustration with what appeared to be the University’s “re-gendering” of the washrooms.  “It just feels exhausting,” Vieth told the Daily. “[It’s] par for the course; yet another reason why I don’t feel comfortable accessing services at McGill. It’s a joke at this point.” Ok, my other @mcgillu question is why bathrooms were re-gendered. As in, they got new gender-neutral signs in the Brown building, and now… (I mean, the all-gender sign is up, but now it's m/f signs next to each other.) @ugecollective @theSSMU @PGSSEquity just so you know. pic.twitter.com/NoDK7s5oKL — Rine Vieth (@rinewithoutacat) January 13, 2021 Vieth spoke with the Union for Gender Empowerment (UGE), who raised the issue with Kathleen Bateman, Associate Director of Health Promotion and Outreach at the Wellness Hub. Mo Rajji Courtney, Outreach Coordinator for the UGE, said that the new signage was “at best, confusing for trans and gender non-conforming students, and at worst, hostile.”  Bateman explained to Rajji Courtney that the “re-gendering” had been an oversight. “People, likely janitorial or other staff, were given these signs and were told [to] put them up at their discretion. There were no formal decisions made,” Rajji Courtney shared with the Daily.  McGill’s Media Relations Office confirmed that the signage has since been changed. “High traffic buildings have signage installed in common spaces […] indicating distancing, direction and other safety measures in relation to COVID-19,” the Office stated in an email exchange with the Daily. “The gender-neutral bathrooms in the Brown Building have not been relabeled, and there are now gender-neutral signs, which have been replaced this week.” More than just an oversight “The disturbing thing is that McGill didn’t print out any COVID-specific all-gender signage,” Rajji Courtney tells the Daily. “We now know that the University didn’t make any decisions to re-gender the washrooms, but it still looked like it had. There’s a fear in that.” https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2021/02/59468/ 2/6 �11/6/21, 12:09 AM Accidental “re-gendering” of washrooms prompts discussion of systemic transphobia at McGill - The McGill Daily All-gender washrooms tend to be much safer spaces for trans and gender non-conforming people, they explain, because it allows these students to avoid the harassment they often face in gender segregated spaces.   “This oversight demonstrates that the University didn’t think of their trans and gender nonconforming students when making the signage. They didn’t think of our needs, or of how [the gendered posters] would make us feel,” says Rajji Courtney. “Afraid and excluded – those are not feelings that any student should have to [face] when they’re just trying to go to the bathroom.” “As an institution, McGill continues to fail trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming students,” adds Vieth.  The transphobia within McGill is systemic; I don’t read instances like these as “mistakes,” but as the predictable result of a lack of care for [these] students. “When someone makes a complaint, or an article comes out, McGill administrators are quick to say it was a one-off thing. But it’s not just a mistake, or a surprise that comes [out of] nowhere. The transphobia within McGill is systemic; I don’t read instances like these as “mistakes,” but as the predictable result of a lack of care for [these] students. For all its talk about “wellness,” what would happen if Student Services decided to prioritize the wellness of all students, including the transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming members of the McGill community? What if supporting us wasn’t seen as optional?” Advocating for change According to Rajji Courtney, McGill does not have a standardized process to help students voice their concerns and advocate for accessibility. Students can instead reach out to the UGE for support via email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or through a contact form on their website. https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2021/02/59468/ 3/6 �11/6/21, 12:09 AM Accidental “re-gendering” of washrooms prompts discussion of systemic transphobia at McGill - The McGill Daily “It’s our job to make sure that McGill is a trans-inclusive environment,” Rajji Courtney says. “That’s what the UGE aims to do.” Vieth tells The Daily that while they aren’t optimistic that change will occur at the University anytime soon, their frustration is “based in a kind of optimism about what kind of place McGill can be.” “I truly believe that McGill could do better, but I also believe that [the University’s] track record shows that it doesn’t want to. And until that track record changes, we’ll be stuck talking about trans people being able to use the bathroom in 2021.” “It is up to all of us, especially allies, to make noise when we see trans-exclusionary practices at McGill, even if it’s just an oversight,” adds Rajji Courtney. “That’s the only way we can push McGill to become actively trans-inclusive, instead of allowing the University [to make] trans students an afterthought.” 0 Comments Sort by Newest Add a comment... Facebook Comments Plugin Latest issue https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2021/02/59468/ 4/6 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Coverage from The McGill Daily Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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Farrow has published “a number of works condemning same-sex marriage and has allegedly taught and promoted anti-LGBTQ+ ideas in his classes.” The RSUS states that Farrow’s syllabi disregard McGill’s Preferred First Name Policy; instead, he explains that “[no] one is required to adopt views, claims, or linguistic forms with which they disagree,” that is, he will not respect students’ chosen names, although he requests that his students maintain “traditional standards of civility.”  https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2021/02/discriminatory-professors-do-not-belong-on-campus/ 1/4 �11/6/21, 12:32 AM Discriminatory Professors Do Not Belong on Campus - The McGill Daily That the only limit to discourse in an academic setting is classified as maintaining “civility” – a term that carries connotations that are deeply racialized and classed – is extremely harmful. McGill’s continued neglect of this situation despite years of criticism from students is further proof of the University’s consistent disregard for student well-being in the name of vague notions of “academic freedom.” Academia is already an unsafe space for LGBTQ2 students. As the RSUS writes in their letter, “Just as Dr. Farrow has the right to freedom of speech, students have the right to a safe and inclusive learning environment.” According to a study conducted by the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics, 47 per cent of students report witnessing or experiencing discrimination based on gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation in a postsecondary setting. In 2019, the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity submitted a LGBTQ2 Postsecondary Health Policy to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Health, calling on postsecondary institutions to prioritize LGBTQ2 students’ well-being. This includes using students’ pronouns, uplifting trans voices on campus, supporting and affirming LGBTQ2 students’ experiences, and providing culturally competent wellness services for all students. Research cited in the policy also noted the importance of “LGBTQ2 inclusive anti-discrimination policies” in reducing incidents of discrimination – something McGill fails to effectively uphold. Rather than addressing systemic discrimination within academia, McGill is choosing to disregard and minimize it. Farrow’s work does not exist in an academic vacuum; it upholds a structure that is already hostile to people who are LGBTQ2. By valorizing Farrow’s work, the University is expressing that homophobia and transphobia are not only academically valuable, but noteworthy. This is only exacerbated by the fact that many of the courses taught by Farrow are compulsory for the Bachelor of Theology program, and thus LGBTQ2 students are forced to participate in an environment that is actively hostile towards them in order to complete their degrees.  The Daily supports the RSUS’ open letter and those affected by Farrow’s actions. “Academic freedom” is not an excuse for harmful behaviour by professors. The University continues to weaponize “academic freedom” to excuse discriminatory and exclusionary behaviour from teaching staff, as recently evidenced by Principal Fortier’s letter on Academic Freedom and Inclusiveness. By not only failing to condemn, but also displaying Farrow’s violent rhetoric in the Birks Building, McGill is putting its students at risk. The University must hold professors accountable for their use of violent and harmful language – it is McGill’s duty to protect marginalized students, not those in positions of power.  To show your support and pressure the School of Religious Studies to meet the RSUS’ demands, share their open letter on social media. If you’ve been affected by Dr. Farrow’s actions (or other discriminatory actions at McGill), you can access this resource list compiled by https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2021/02/discriminatory-professors-do-not-belong-on-campus/ 2/4 �11/6/21, 12:32 AM Discriminatory Professors Do Not Belong on Campus - The McGill Daily RSUS students. Although student-run services provide vital support to marginalized students, it is ultimately up to McGill to create a safe environment for all students. 0 Comments Sort by Newest Add a comment... 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Dr. Farrow, a professor in the School of Religious Studies, has published a number of works condemning same-sex marriage and according to RS students has taught and promoted anti-LGBTQ+ ideas in his classes.  https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2021/02/rsus-denounces-professor-douglas-farrow-in-open-letter/ 1/5 �11/6/21, 12:09 AM RSUS Denounces Professor Douglas Farrow in Open Letter - The McGill Daily According to the letter, Dr. Farrow has published a number of articles espousing “bigoted views” on gender and sexuality. Notably, in his book Nation of Bastards: Essays on the End of Marriage, Farrow refers to same-sex marriage as a “casualty” that has reduced the institutions of marriage and family. Additionally, in 2017, students at McGill protested on behalf of the trans community an event called “Gender Mainstreaming and Transgender” at which he was a panelist. At this event, Farrow discussed a webpage facilitated by himself called “Gender Mainstreaming.” RSUS commented that this website presented transphobic views and “discussed gender transition with outrageous comments” that are unfounded. According to the RSUS, McGill not only allows but promotes Dr. Farrow’s work – several of his publications are currently on display in the Birks Building lobby. “It makes members of the LGBTQ+ community feel unsafe in and marginalized by the SRS and severely undermines the inclusivity of both the SRS and McGill at large,” writes the RSUS, in regards to Farrow’s publications.  In all four of his syllabi for the 2019-2020 academic year, the letter continues, Dr. Farrow addresses McGill’s Preferred First Name Policy (PFNP) and states that “[no] one is required to adopt views, claims, or linguistic forms with which they disagree.” Although Farrow has the right to disagree with PFNP, as the RSUS explained, he cannot blatantly disregard a student’s rights to freely express gender identity nor can he circumvent McGill policy. “Names and pronouns are not preferred, they are required,”  the letter reads.  Students from the RSUS are particularly concerned with the role that Farrow plays in the School of Religious Studies; three out of the four courses taught by him are required for the Bachelor of Theology (B. Th.) program. These mandatory classes are exclusively taught by Farrow. The RSUS raises concern regarding this in the letter: “The fact that Dr. Farrow teaches three mandatory classes is of great concern to the student body, as we would hope that both McGill and the SRS prioritize the wellbeing of their marginalized students.” RSUS representatives also raised concerns about the course material in Dr. Farrow’s classes: “Dr. Farrow provides his students with a very particular perspective both on Christian theology and Christian understanding of gender and sexuality, which not only prevents a diverse learning environment, but also makes numerous students feel victimized by many of the views expressed by Dr. Farrow.” “We want to stress that the letter does not attempt to encroach on Professor Farrow’s academic freedom, as he is fully allowed to express these opinions in his literature and in his free time,” comments Mateya Burney, VP Finance of the RSUS. In an interview with the Daily, she explained that “this becomes problematic when: 1. Students have attempted to debate/critique these opinions, and have received no room for discussion or critical analysis from the professor 2. A professor chooses to make these views part of his classroom discourse https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2021/02/rsus-denounces-professor-douglas-farrow-in-open-letter/ 2/5 �11/6/21, 12:09 AM RSUS Denounces Professor Douglas Farrow in Open Letter - The McGill Daily and does not engage in debate or conversation. Then students should not be forced to take this class to graduate.” In the letter, RSUS representatives assert that in forcing Bachelor of Theology students to take classes taught by Farrow, LGBTQ+ students are forced into an environment that “denies the dignity of their identity and personhood.” For both those who identify as LGBTQ+ and for those exploring their own sexual and/or gender identity, Farrow’s “discriminatory language can be traumatic.”  “We do not argue that Professor Farrow is entitled to his own opinions,” says Burney, “It is a problem, however, when these opinions are taught as fact and there is no room for criticism.” RSUS students are calling on the School of Religious Studies to provide students greater flexibility in their course choice by assigning additional professors to the mandatory classes that are currently taught exclusively by Dr. Farrow, and remove his homophobic and transphobic publications from the Birks building lobby.  The University has given no formal response to the letter, according to Burney. “Just as Dr. Farrow has the right to freedom of speech,” wrote the RSUS, “students have the right to a safe and inclusive learning environment.” 0 Comments Sort by Newest Add a comment... 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021-02-01 Title A name given to the resource RSUS Denounces Professor Douglas Farrow in Open Letter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Saylor Catlin Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The McGill Daily Description An account of the resource An article regarding the open letter from McGill’s Religious Studies Undergraduate Society (RSUS) condemning Professor Douglas Farrow for promoting anti-LGBTQ+ views in his classes and publications. academics homophobia LGBTQ queer transphobia https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/62030/archive/files/04d6a64ebc2d4ddf7ea2e20eea8c26ef.pdf?Expires=1781740800&Signature=JKeZYJv52eow%7EHHXHrA3oPKl5ae8-afMeqfIZKm0XUclh8VoYxdpRQ34kdDz6gljcrAlXRaIcW7EDvBuQjSSs9y0FG5sIZc7ITQJTwYqnVWe9OD3gnfouJp7ZH%7EPMxhK9LMSUDbFOOmzwfeXwsWRbCTvEIrPZ0NJvizw3Fj6WJUthBV8Frrc1u%7EaTPMzFHM9iRCLR0dbO6p4jEPxhZ4Y-mt29FCrEw-pRgRrGetF6U1VtPT2yD6Tkvdg1lHibw9bxNm5yjz5yPrgtdhHXVy0AP0%7EaI6AWa-SjZ10Z15rC0ed3wTR7m7L3HguUL4prz3d%7EwzefkwpPhy4aVH8clXYhg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 4968996bbcc1c40b6ea55c9c59135c36 PDF Text Text 11/6/21, 12:51 AM Transmedicalist Barriers in Healthcare - The McGill Daily The McGill Daily LING 210 dropouts since 1911 Transmedicalist Barriers in Healthcare The trans health landscape in Montreal by Kate Ellis / November 16, 2020 Like 13 Tweet Kate Ellis Despite progress made in the transgender liberation movement and a decrease in transphobic attitudes that labelled being transgender as a disease, transgender individuals are still subject to the scrutiny of the medical system, and face significant barriers in receiving gender-affirming treatments, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and genderaffirming surgeries. https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2020/11/transmedicalist-barriers-in-healthcare/#close-modal 1/5 �11/6/21, 12:51 AM Transmedicalist Barriers in Healthcare - The McGill Daily These barriers occur as a result of transmedicalism, “a belief that one needs to experience the medical condition known as gender dysphoria in order to be considered truly transgender.” Gender dysphoria “refers to the distress that may accompany the incongruence between one’s experienced or expressed gender and one’s assigned gender.” Although Gender Identity Disorder was renamed to Gender Dysphoria in the fifth edition of the DSM to remove the stigma surrounding the word “disorder,” trans individuals still need a clinical diagnosis to access treatment. In most cases, individuals need a clinical diagnosis of gender dysphoria and referral letters from a mental health professional to access HRT and gender-affirming surgeries in Quebec. In order to receive a clinical diagnosis, the ‘symptoms’ of gender dysphoria must appear in an individual for a minimum of six months. The inaccessibility of psychological services, including high fees and long wait lists, are one of the first barriers that a transgender individual may face in accessing gender-affirming care. Although Montreal has a dedicated gender clinic at the Montreal General Hospital – the Human Sexuality Unit, where trans individuals can receive this diagnosis – the process of acquiring care at this clinic can still be costly and long. According to Santé Trans Health, the estimated cost of pursuing solely psychological therapy at this clinic is $3375 CAD per year, and it typically takes one to three years to meet requirements to gain access to an HRT prescription through this therapy. The clinic also does not use a harm reduction model or meet the Standards of Care delinated by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, a “non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health”, a set of guidelines already under fire for its ineffectiveness. According to Action santé travesti(e)s et transsexuel(le)s du Quebéc (ASTT(e)Q), a Quebec based trans advocacy group, “most frontline workers and trans advocacy organizations do not see the Montréal gender clinic as a respectful or accessible resource for the majority of people seeking to physically transition.” Despite the fact that McGill reports itself as having LGBTQ-inclusive medical services, including designated LGBTQ friendly counsellors in its Student Wellness Hub, their services are not exempt from this transmedicalism, and trans students have reported facing barriers in accessing treatment through the Wellness Hub. According to one student, who asked to remain anonymous, a McGill psychiatrist gave him false information on where he could receive an HRT prescription and failed to complete a referral request. Students have also reported long wait times for appointments which is exasterbated by requesting a LGBTQ counsellor, and a lack of notice from the Wellness Hub prior to changes in which medical professionals they would be seeing. Even when psychological evaluation is accessible, there still remains a number of barriers to accessing gender-affirming surgeries. For one, information about insurance coverage for these procedures is highly inaccessible; according to educaloi, RAMQ covers some gender confirmation surgeries, but eligible procedures are not clearly delineated. Some procedures, https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2020/11/transmedicalist-barriers-in-healthcare/#close-modal 2/5 �11/6/21, 12:51 AM Transmedicalist Barriers in Healthcare - The McGill Daily such as facial feminization surgery and breast implants, are specifically excluded. Even when these surgeries are covered by provincial healthcare, trans individuals have reported long wait lists, which leads many to pay out of pocket at private clinics. According to Santé Trans Health, these surgeries are not covered for refugees until they obtain Quebec residency. Further, it is unclear if either SSMU Studentcare insurance or the Blue Cross international student plan currently covers these surgeries. There are also barriers in accessing HRT. Hormones are covered by the Québec Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan, which applies to all Quebec residents without private drug plans, but this information is not readily available or easy to understand. Although HRT is also presumably covered by drug plans in the SSMU Studentcare insurance and Blue Cross international student plan, there is no specific information about this in the insurance booklets. Further, although any doctor can legally prescribe hormones, many refuse to do so, due to legal or moral concerns. How can these barriers be addressed?  Some medical professionals are moving towards a model of informed consent for prescribing HRT, which does not require a diagnosis of gender dysphoria and instead relies “on the assumption that you are best equipped to make decisions about your own body, while providing you with the tools to ensure that you have all the necessary information to make an informed decision.” As explained in A Clinician’s Guide to Gender-Affirming Care: Working with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Clients, “in trans-affirming care (or a client-centered approach), [a clinician’s] role is to help clients understand the choices they have.” According to Sarah L. Schulz, assistant professor of psychology at Point Park University, “this model shows promise for the treatment and understanding of the transgender experience outside of the lens of medical pathologization.”  Information about informed consent clinics in Montreal is not easily available online, but trans advocacy organizations such as the Centre for Gender Advocacy at Concordia and the Union for Gender Empowerment at McGill can provide direction in accessing these services.  For more information on trans medicalization and accessing care, visit Sante Trans Health and Action Sante Transvesti(e)s & Transsexuel(le)s du Quebec. Resources are available to medical professionals at the Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health’s website. https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2020/11/transmedicalist-barriers-in-healthcare/#close-modal 3/5 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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