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Recently, a new policy regarding passports has sparked significant debate in the United States. The policy, proposed by former President Donald Trump, requires that all passports list only “male” or “female” as gender options. This has raised concerns among rights groups who argue that such a policy is discriminatory against transgender and non-binary individuals. These groups believe that everyone should have the right to choose a gender marker that accurately represents their identity, and that forcing individuals to choose between only two options is unjust.
The policy also impacts non-binary individuals, who do not identify strictly as male or female. Such individuals often face challenges in legal recognition, and being forced to select a gender that does not align with their identity can lead to difficulties in travel and personal identification. Rights organizations argue that this policy violates the rights of these individuals and could lead to further discrimination and marginalization.
Supporters of the policy, however, claim that having only two gender options on passports is necessary for security and consistency. They argue that it simplifies processes for border control and international travel, ensuring that identification remains clear and straightforward. Nonetheless, critics counter that the ease of processes should not come at the cost of excluding and invalidating certain identities.
This debate is part of a larger discussion on the rights of transgender and non-binary people in society. Many countries have started to recognize non-binary identities officially, with some offering an “X” option on passports. Activists hope that the United States will follow this example and update its policies to be more inclusive in the future.
📝 Vocabulary
- policy: a set of ideas or plans used for decision-making
例文: “The school implemented a new policy to improve student safety.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- implement a policy
- policy change
- government policy
方針、政策 - discriminatory: unfair treatment of different categories of people
例文: “The new law was criticized as being discriminatory against minorities.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- discriminatory practice
- discriminatory law
- discriminatory policy
差別的な - identity: who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group
例文: “Cultural identity plays a significant role in one’s sense of belonging.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- personal identity
- cultural identity
- identity crisis
アイデンティティ - recognition: the act of accepting or acknowledging something or someone
例文: “The artist gained recognition for her innovative work.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- gain recognition
- official recognition
- recognition of
認識、承認 - marginalization: the process of making a group less important
例文: “Efforts are being made to reduce the marginalization of indigenous communities.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- social marginalization
- economic marginalization
- marginalization of
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✏️ Grammar Point
Relative Clauses – “The policy, proposed by former President Donald Trump, requires that all passports list only ‘male’ or ‘female’ as gender options.”
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💡 使用場面
会話やビジネスの文脈で、あるものについて説明を追加したいときに使われます。
📝 使用例文
“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘Our new strategy, which was developed last year, has increased sales significantly.’”
❓ Listening Questions
- True/False:
The new passport policy proposed by Donald Trump includes an option for non-binary individuals. - MCQ:
a) The policy simplifies passport application for everyone.
b) The policy allows more gender options on passports.
c) The policy is seen as discriminatory by rights groups.
d) The policy has been accepted by all parties. - MCQ:
a) Recognize non-binary identities officially.
b) Simplify international travel processes.
c) Limit gender options to male and female.
d) Increase security at borders.
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- False
- c) The policy is seen as discriminatory by rights groups.
- c) Limit gender options to male and female.
📚 Reading Questions
- What are the two gender options available under the proposed passport policy?
- Why do rights groups oppose the new passport policy?
- What does the word ‘marginalization’ mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- “male” or “female”
- Because it is seen as discriminatory and does not accommodate non-binary individuals.
- The process of making a group less important.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
トランプ元大統領が提案したパスポート方針は、トランスジェンダーやノンバイナリーの人々にとって差別的であると権利団体は批判しています。この方針は、性別の選択肢を「男性」と「女性」のみに限定しており、性別の認識が国際的に多様化している中で、非効率的であるとされています。アメリカ国内外での影響は、社会的包摂の動きに逆行する可能性があり、将来的には方針の見直しが求められるでしょう。
