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The RPS Gender-Sexuality Alliance

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Girls may wear a skirt or slacks. Boys may wear slacks.

In the last three years, there has not been one “out” transgender student in the Rutgers Prep high school. As if “coming out” as transgender, transexual, or genderqueer isn’t hard enough, the specific dress code doesn’t make it any easier.

The RPS Gender-Sexuality Alliance has tried to understand and share the struggle of not being sure of one’s gender, but that’s difficult when there is no one who has experienced it to contribute to the discussion.

Over thirty percent of adult and young adult transgender individuals have attempted suicide in 2014, according to suicidology.com, so creating an accepting and encouraging environment is vital for transgender people thrive.

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