A Path is Emerging - Steps towards an LGBT+ Inclusive Education for Mexican Students

Oct 15, 2026

Upload by acoobca

Mexican schools face a crisis in which LGBT+ students experience persistent violence and discrimination. Over the past decade, civil society has taken the lead by evaluating school climate and assessing students’ needs, backed by research, resource creation, and workshop facilitation. The article synthesizes evidence from national, regional, and international levels, highlighting that much existing progress originates from ongoing civil-society efforts. It also examines Mexico’s current legal protections, discusses tools for inclusive classrooms from both policy and civil-society perspectives, and concludes by stressing the urgency of sustained civil-society involvement to inform public policy and connect with affected communities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

AccessFree to download

A Path is Emerging: Steps towards an LGBT+ Inclusive Education for Mexican Students

Abstract

Keywords

SPECIAL ISSUE Right to Education and Educational Inclusion of LGBT+ Youth in Latin America and the Caribbean education policy analysis archives A peer-reviewed, independent, open access, multilingual journal | Volume 29 Number 147 | November 1, 2021 | ISSN 1068-2341 | | --- | --- | --- | A Path is Emerging: Steps towards an LGBT+ Inclusive Education for Mexican students Jorge Herrera Valderrábano DILO Escuelas Incluyentes Mexico & Cai Thomas IREX United States & Cody Freeman Thammasat University Thailand Citation: Herrera, J., Thomas, C., & Freeman, C. (2021). A path is emerging: Steps towards an LGBT+ inclusive education for Mexican students. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 29(147) . [https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.29.6157](https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.29.6157) This article is part of the special issue, Right to Education and Educational Inclusion ofLGBT+ Youth in Latin America and the Caribbean, guested edited by Jaime Barrientos Delgado, Maria Teresa Rojas, Ismael Tabilo Prieto and Canela Bodenhofer. Abstract: Mexican schools are in crisis, where LGBT+ students face constant violence and discrimination. In the past decade, civil society has led the way in evaluating school climate and assessing LGBT+ students’ needs in Mexican schools. Unsurprisingly, individuals most affected by this violence and discrimination, LGBT+ individuals, have pushed these efforts forward as they conduct research, create resources, and facilitate workshops. In this article, we show how civil society has been the leader on advocating for LGBT+ inclusive education in Mexico. We justify this claim by exploring the existing research at the national, regional, and international levels, showing that much of what is present stems from civil society’s ongoing efforts. We then analyze the current legal framework aimed at protecting students against discrimination. We also discuss existing tools and advancements designed to promote inclusive classrooms, from both a public policy and civil society perspective. We conclude by punctuating the necessity and urgency of utilizing civil society in reforms that advocate for inclusion to better formulate public policies and establish direct, sustainable ties to the individuals and communities most in need. Keywords: education; inclusion; LGBT+; Mexico; reform; students Un camino está surgiendo: Pasos hacia una educación incluyente en cuestiones LGBT+ para estudiantes en México Resumen: Las escuelas mexicanas están en crisis, donde los estudiantes LGBT + enfrentan violencia y discriminación constantes. En la última década, la sociedad civil haliderado el camino en la evaluación del clima escolar y la evaluación de las necesidades delos estudiantes LGBT + en las escuelas mexicanas. Como era de esperar, las personas másafectadas por esta violencia y discriminación, las personas LGBT +, han impulsado estosesfuerzos a medida que realizan investigaciones, crean recursos y facilitan talleres. En este artículo, mostramos cómo la sociedad civil ha sido líder en la promoción de la educacióninclusiva LGBT + en México. Justificamos esta afirmación explorando la investigaciónexistente a nivel nacional, regional e internacional, mostrando que gran parte de lo que está presente proviene de los esfuerzos en curso de la sociedad civil. A continuación, analizamos el marco legal actual destinado a proteger a los estudiantes contra la discriminación. También discutimos las herramientas existentes y los avances diseñados para promover aulas inclusivas, tanto desde una perspectiva de política pública como de la sociedad civil. Concluimos puntuando la necesidad y urgencia de utilizar a la sociedad civil en reformas de inclusión que abogan por formular mejor las políticas públicas y establecervínculos directos y sostenibles con las personas y comunidades más necesitadas. Palabras-clave: educación; inclusión; LGBT+; México; derechos humanos; estudiantes Um caminho está surgindo: Passos em

FAQs

What problem does the article describe in Mexican schools for LGBT+ students?

It describes a crisis marked by constant violence and discrimination faced by LGBT+ students.

How has civil society contributed to LGBT+ inclusive education in Mexico?

Civil society has led evaluations of school climate and students’ needs, and has advanced research, created resources, and facilitated workshops.

What aspects does the article analyze regarding inclusion beyond civil society efforts?

It analyzes Mexico’s current legal framework against discrimination and discusses tools and advancements aimed at promoting inclusive classrooms from both public policy and civil society perspectives.

Oct 15, 2026

Upload by acoobca