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ERIC Number: EJ1348477
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jul
Pages: 30
Abstractor: As Provided
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EISSN: EISSN-2562-783X
A Maze of Challenges and Opportunities: An Autoethnography of a Queer Latinx Woman and Her Journey in Elementary Education Workplaces in the Borderland
Lucero, Leanna
Journal of Education Human Resources, v40 n3 p305-334 Jul 2022
Heteronormativity, gender bias, and whitewashed notions of education threaten queer identities in K-12 educational spaces, specifically queer women educators of color seeking leadership roles within the public school system. The understanding of race, gender, and sexuality in K-12 education spaces are each worthwhile as focal points of educational research. However, the intersection between race, gender, and sexuality requires consideration. Prior scholarly research focuses on educators of color, female educators, and LGBTQ+ educators, not on the intersection of these identities. The lived experiences of educators who identify as queer women of color lack attention. Hence, this autoethnography focuses on the maze of challenges and opportunities I experienced while navigating elementary educational spaces in a US Texas/Mexico borderland city as a queer Latinx woman of color. I accomplish this by reflecting upon, and analyzing, my (re)memberings and previous experiences in my journey from K-8 teacher to K-8 administrator. Finally, I provide recommendations to inform both scholars and practitioners.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Civil Rights Act 1964
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