ERIC Number: EJ1271152
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Dec
Pages: 15
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ISSN: EISSN-1555-4589
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Forced Back into the Closet: A (Queer) Principal's Attempt to Maintain Queer Erasure
Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, v23 n4 p20-34 Dec 2020
This case adds to a lack of research that considers the intersection of queer identities and educational leadership. The case narrative demonstrates the complex nuances of two negotiated professional queer identities. In addition, the case considers the consequences of queer erasure on the existing heteronormative culture of schooling. The teaching notes review the literature on queer school professionals and provide a background for understanding the geographical and historical considerations of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer) identities in schools. The author concludes with a plea to both heterosexual and queer school leaders and those who prepare them to reflect on their position and responsibilities within a heteronormative and heterosexist field. The activities and discussion questions are designed with these aims in mind.
Descriptors: Principals, LGBTQ People, Homosexuality, Administrator Responsibility, Social Bias, Educational Environment, Teacher Role, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Barriers, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Ethics, Employment Interviews, Work Environment, Teacher Characteristics, Public Policy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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