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Cahnmann-Taylor, Melisa; Coda, James – Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 2019
Queer theory problematizes societal norms related to sex, gender, and sexuality, while resisting normalcy. The authors utilize a queer theoretical approach in analysis of participant observation in adult Spanish and Mandarin classes as well as interviews with world language teachers. Analysis of interview data reveals how educators and adult…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Proficiency, Reading
Sen, Rinku; Wessler, Seth; Apollon, Dominique – Applied Research Center, 2010
In partnership with the Arcus Foundation, the Applied Research Center (ARC) has undertaken a study of the relationship between racial justice organizations and lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender (LGBT) constituencies and issues, with the understanding that communities of color themselves, including their LGBT members, have a good deal at stake in…
Descriptors: Racial Discrimination, Social Justice, Organizations (Groups), Homosexuality
National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families (NJ1), 2009
The Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Institute) is a special entity within the National League of Cities (NLC). The YEF Institute helps municipal leaders take action on behalf of the children, youth, and families in their communities. The YEF Institute's first-ever report on The State of City Leadership for Children and Families…
Descriptors: Leadership, Urban Areas, Juvenile Justice, Employment
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Gedro, Julie – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2006
This chapter explores the challenges and the opportunities that lesbians experience in organizational America.
Descriptors: Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality, Gender Issues, Corporations