Reference Information for the Understanding of Diversity of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

The Junior Division of the College of Arts and Sciences offers courses such as Gender Studies, Gender Studies (Humanities), Gender Studies (Social Sciences), Culture and Representation (Sexuality Studies), and more. In addition to these courses, a variety of courses such as Disability Studies, Colonialism Studies, Feminist Science Studies, Diversity and Law, and Theories of Social Justice have been offered since the start of AY2023, as well as courses in related disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, and science and technology studies. Transgender Studies, Cyberfeminism, and Rethinking the Concept of D&I are also offered as Thematic Courses, aimed at encouraging smaller group discussions. Through these courses, students are able to develop awareness of and respect for diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Note: The actual courses offered may vary by academic year. Please refer to the syllabus for each year or the list of courses offered by the Diversity & Inclusion Division of the Komaba Organization for Educational Excellence (https://www.utdandi.org/ (in Japanese)).

The University of Tokyo also offers the Diversity and Inclusion Program, a university-wide undergraduate education program open to undergraduate students in the Senior Division (3rd and 4th year students) as well as graduate students (any level).
https://www.p.u-tokyo.ac.jp/cbfe/education/diversity-inclusion-education/ (in Japanese)

■ Training to promote D&I at the University of Tokyo (SOGIE Diversity)

■ Tokyo Metropolitan Government Official Video Channel
“What do you know about gender diversity?” (8 min 9 sec)

■ Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Harassment Prevention Measures “Do you know about SOGI harassment?” (16 min 12 sec)
※This video provides multilingual captions, including automated translations.

■ Human rights awareness video from the Ministry of Justice
“For You to Live Your Life: Sexual Minorities and Human Rights” (30 min 1 sec)
※This video provides multilingual captions, including automated translations.