Queer Student Perspectives - The Impact of Institutional Silence, Identity Management, and Internalized Homophobia

ISBN-13: 9783836427838 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 172 str.

Deanah Shelly

Opis

Within the educational setting, certain people--both teachers and students--are marginalized because they are seen as different through their sexual orientation.The negative experiences endured by GLBTIQ teachers and studentscreate challenging working and learning environments, which can cause GLBTIQpeople to alter their behaviour for issues of safety and protection. Thisbook offers insight into the educational challenges of sexual minority teachercandidates. Those who were interviwed contributed their experiences of institutionalsilence, identity management, and internalized homophobia. Fromtheir stories, suggestions, and opinions, a list of practical ways to improve theenvironment for GLBTIQ teacher candidates has been compiled. If you areconsidering a career in education, wondering if you should come-out/be-outas an educator, are interested in becoming familiar with the experiences ofGLBTIQ people in education, or are hoping to change the current marginalizationof minority groups in education, then the stories in this book willprovide a much needed foundation of understanding and knowledge.