ERIC Number: ED601215
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 84
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 978-1-9340-9226-2
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A Global School Climate Crisis: Insights on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Students in Latin America. A Report from the GLSEN Research Institute
Kosciw, Joseph G.; Zongrone, Adrian D.
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
"A Global School Climate Crisis: Insights on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer (LGBTQ) Students in Latin America" explores the school experiences of LGBTQ students in seven countries across Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay. This report was created in partnership with Todo Mejora, a Chilean-based non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to the well-being of children and adolescents who experience bullying or suicidal behavior due to discrimination based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In 2016, GLSEN and Todo Mejora worked with eleven other NGOs in Latin America to conduct national research on the experiences of LGBTQ secondary school students in seven countries across the region: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. A Global School Climate Crisis draws from these seven studies to compare school climate for LGBTQ youth across Latin America. This report explores: (1) Hearing biased language from both students and educators; (2) Experiences of harassment and assault; (3) Effects of hostile school experiences on educational outcomes and psychological well-being; (4) The availability and utility of supportive school resources; and (5) Similarities and differences in student experiences across countries. This report also considers differences in culture, language, social norms, and national legislation that may influence LGBTQ student experiences. [This report was written in partnership with Todo Mejora.]
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Educational Environment, Foreign Countries, School Safety, Student Experience, Language Usage, Social Bias, Antisocial Behavior, Well Being, Outcomes of Education, Educational Resources, Social Support Groups, School Personnel, School Policy, Bullying, Secondary School Students, Differences, Behavior Standards, Social Behavior, Legislation, Cultural Differences
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Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Arcus Foundation
Authoring Institution: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
Identifiers - Location: Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Mexico; Peru; Uruguay
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