Exploring the experiences of LGBTQ parents and their children and their relationship with schools, this study illuminates how these families work with schools and how schools do, or do not, support children of LGBTQ parents. Based on empirical research and making space for the voices of parents and children, the work extends beyond traditional studies on gay and lesbian parents to include bisexual, transgender, and queer parents, as well as ethnicity and socioeconomic issues and the influence of pressure groups, school inspection frameworks, government, the media, celebrity LBGTQ...

Emerging from a case study in secondary schools, this book explores young bisexual women's notions of bisexuality through their own sense of self-identification and how they express their personal beliefs. McAllum sheds light on the presence and practice of "bi-misogyny" in school settings, and draws out the implications of this bias on bisexual women. Incorporating women's own spoken and written anecdotes, this book reveals hidden narratives and helps boost awareness about the social and learning needs of young bisexual women.