Cistemic

Quick meaning: Cistemic is an adjective meaning (LGBTQ, social sciences, neologism) Of or relating to systems that privilege cisgender people and marginalize transgender people.

Meaning

(LGBTQ, social sciences, neologism) Of or relating to systems that privilege cisgender people and marginalize transgender people.

Example Sentences

In the context of this thesis, I have framed this section around cistemic violence and vulnerability to consider the persistent reduction of gender diversity to genitalia within the Trans Debate and other anti-trans discourses.

This study points to the necessity of “coordinated steps to create gender-inclusive classrooms and schools [that] are taken proactively” (Luecke, 2018, p. 281) to ensure that white cistemic barriers are proactively acknowledged and confronted.

Last but not least, this thesis/project is ultimately dedicated to the incredible countless Queer and Trans students, staff, and faculty of color, (for those who have fought and those who continue) fighting on university campuses today for equitable administrative practices and lasting cistemic change.

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