Tag: gender identity

Schools in England Face Government Clampdown on Gender Identity

In a move reminiscent of right-wing fearmongering, the UK government has unveiled draft guidance to prohibit teaching gender identity in English schools. This guidance aligns with the Conservative Party’s attempts to garner support from reactionary elements within their base. It echoes the baseless myths propagated by extremists. Sources within the government disclosed to the BBC

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Re-evaluating the Roman Emperor Elagabalus: A Transgender Icon Forgotten By History

The enigmatic figure of Elagabalus, a Roman emperor who reigned from 218 to 222 CE, has long fascinated historians, social scientists, and the general public alike. Scholars, who examine the emperor’s life through a variety of different lenses, have continually grappled with the far-reaching implications of Elagabalus’s gender identity. An increasing amount of academic literature,

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