Transphobia is “harmful or unfair behaviours or actions a person does based on a fear or dislike of trans people”. Transphobia may be targeted at people who are, or who are perceived to be, trans.
Whether intentional or not, consistently addressing someone by their previous name, and/or repeatedly failing to use the correct pronouns, can negatively impact on a person's sense of belonging and in some instances may amount to a breach of the University’s Dignity and Respect Policy.
Supporting resources for students
- You can call 999 in an emergency to speak to Police or 101 for non-emergencies. If not an emergency, but you wish to report something, you can report online.
- University’s Trans Hub.
- Learn more about The University of Edinburgh’s support and guidance for students who have experienced any forms of discrimination.
- The Advice Place is run by the Student's Association and is a third-party crime reporting site. If you are a victim of a crime, they can support you.
Supporting resources for staff
- You can call 999 in an emergency to speak to Police or 101 for non-emergencies. If not an emergency, but you wish to report something, you can report online.
- University’s Trans Hub.