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Valdata, Patricia – Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2005
Ever since George Washington opted for the title of president rather than king, Americans have been uncomfortable with the idea of class distinctions. This article presents an interview with Dr. Janet Galligani Casey regarding the idea of class distinctions. Galligani Casey, who grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts,…
Descriptors: Ideology, Working Class, Social Class, Socioeconomic Status
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Griffin, Pat; Lee, Camille; Waugh, Jeffrey; Beyer, Chad – Journal of Gay & Lesbian Issues in Education, 2004
Based on a broader qualitative study of organizational level changes in schools participating in Massachusetts' Safe Schools Program, the authors describe four roles that GSAs played in the twenty-two schools: counseling and support; "safe" space; primary vehicle for raising awareness, increasing visibility, and educating about LGBT…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Educational Environment, School Culture, Social Support Groups