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Bringing LGBTQ Topics into the Social Studies Classroom
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Maguth, Brad M.; Taylor, Nathan – Social Studies, 2014
Social studies education plays an important role in preparing students for a diverse, pluralistic democratic citizenry (NCSS 2010). While the field has made some gains in addressing the needs of various marginalized communities within the curriculum, there has been very little progress in incorporating LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Homosexuality, Advocacy
Learning from Harvey Milk: The Limits and Opportunities of One Hero to Teach about LGBTQ People and Issues
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Donahue, David M. – Social Studies, 2014
Highlighting a hero is a common response to including the history of marginalized people in the curriculum. Harvey Milk is becoming that hero as social studies curriculum responds to calls for including LGBTQ people. By studying Milk, what might young people learn about LGBTQ people, issues, and movements? What opportunities and limitations exist…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Social Studies
The Social Construction of Gender and Sexuality: Learning from Two Spirit Traditions
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Sheppard, Maia; Mayo, J. B., Jr. – Social Studies, 2013
The authors encourage teachers to make use of existing, standard social studies curriculum to uncover and to make visible the normative assumptions that underlie American cultural beliefs about gender and sexuality. The article provides an overview of how some cultures within the various Native American nations conceptualize gender and sexuality…
Descriptors: Gender Issues, Sexual Orientation, Sexuality, Social Studies