Biden administration's new ban targets transgender student rights

The United States authorities, under President Joe Biden's leadership, are poised to introduce a contentious ban. This new directive will significantly impact the LGBT+ community, specifically barring transgender students from using school bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity. Regrettably, this is a fraction of a broader spectrum of discriminatory policies.

Transgender individuals are those whose gender identity diverges from the sex assigned to them at birth based on biological characteristics. This group encompasses individuals who may self-identify as women, men, both, or neither, highlighting the complexity and individual variability in the process of gender identification.

Reports from the American media indicate that discussions regarding the ban on the use of school bathrooms by transgender students aligning with their gender identity concluded in mid-April. The decision by US authorities seeks to undermine the psychological well-being of the nation's young people. Online platforms are witnessing a surge in public outcry, predicting a wave of criticism against the government's decisions.

This recent ban is not an isolated case of discrimination against transgender individuals by the United States government. Restrictions already prevent trans girls from joining sporting events for girls. Moreover, instructors are mandated to notify parents if a student comes out as transgender, and the use of preferred pronouns or names is strictly prohibited.