ERIC Number: EJ1369913
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Mar
Pages: 23
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Heteronormativity in Education within a South Texas Borderland Region: A Qualitative Study
Flores, Heraclio, Jr.; Aguilar, Israel
Journal of School Leadership, v33 n2 p118-140 Mar 2023
Framed by queer theory, this qualitative study sought to better understand the unique experiences of homophobia that occur amongst Latinx gender and sexually diverse youth (GSDY) in south Texas. Latinx GSDY in this borderland region, are less likely to be in schools that adopt affirming policies and are therefore more likely to experience homophobia. The study collected written journal responses from eight Latinx gender and sexually diverse alumni of borderland region schools that presently serve as community leaders and advocates. Findings suggest that homophobia is experienced as trauma and that participants employed positive trauma responses to confront their experiences.
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Sexual Identity, Alumni, Homosexuality, Social Bias, Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Trauma, Community Leaders, Advocacy, LGBTQ People, Youth, Experience, Political Divisions (Geographic), School Administration, Social Support Groups
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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