Uniform-free: the policy for
promoting LGBT students’ rights in
Thailand
Worrawan Kalyanamitra
MA. International Peace Studies, University for Peace
Bachelor of Social Work, Thammasat University
Introduction
• To study the possibility of uniform-free policy
and flexible uniform policy based on
interviewees’ perspectives
• To situational analyze by conflict analysis model
– C.R. SIPABIO and Five Steps of Effective
Advocacy
• To provide recommendation for LGBT students’
rights promotion
Background
• Strict uniform policy: students have to wear
uniform based on their gender of birth.
• LGBT students; esp. Lesbian and Transgender,
encounter difficulty with such policy and it leads
to lack of confidence and insecurity while
studying in school.
• Few educational institutes offer flexible uniform
policy regarding to LGBT students’ rights
promotion.
Uniform: positive VS negative
Positive
Negative
Orderliness
Creativity limitation
Social norm
Identity framing
Wearer protection
Hierarchical support
C.R.SIPABIO:
situational analysis
•Structural and cultural
violence
•Imbalance power
•Lack of data
•Discrimination: value,
attitudes, behavior
Five Steps of
Effective Advocacy
Evidence
Policy fit
Solution
Advocacy strategy
Art of advocacy
The possibility of uniform-free
policy and flexible uniform policy
Possible
Impossible
Private
Public
Unknown
Famous
Small
Big
LGBT students’ rights promotion
• Flexible uniform
policy
• LGBT’s toilet
• Sex education
• Social diversity concept
References:
• Abdalla A. et al. 2002. Understanding C.R. SIPABIO: A Conflict
Analysis Model. University for Peace, Costa Rica
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research report is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the degree of Master of Arts, Asian Leaders Program, Department of Peace
and Conflict Studies
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development. Paper presented to University-Community Engagement
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http://www.positioningmag.com/magazine/details.aspx?id=70487
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References (cont.)
• Sanders D. 2007. LGBT Rights in a New Constitution: Thailand’s
International Obligations. Document for academic seminar on Human
Rights of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Intersex People.
Bangkok: Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand.
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http://childmedia.net/node/269
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NCD Advocacy training in Thailand – Scope, objectives, approach, 14th –
16th June 2012 Thailand
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