To enhance attempts to reduce antihomosexual prejudice among juveniles, asked 31 juvenile offenders a series of structured questions concerning their attitudes toward gay males and lesbians. Offenders' attitudes, which were maintained by myths and stereotypes, were characterized by negativity, ambivalence, and defensiveness. Specific…

A case study of an Australian gay teacher in a rural community explores issues related to being in "the closet," which is seen as a patriarchal construction designed to maintain itself. Despite legal protection to equal rights, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered teachers experience significant discrimination, fueled largely by…

Recalls a conflict in an Australian high school where a student committee on social justice was blocked from displaying a poster discussing homophobic attitudes. Uses this incident for a broader discussion of hegemony, school culture, and how social justice initiatives threaten that hegemony. Identifies various restricting school strategies. (MJP)