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Leland, Andrew S. – Gender and Education, 2017
Studies have consistently shown that parental involvement and family engagement programs can positively affect the social, emotional, cognitive, and academic well-being of children. Nevertheless, research has also indicated that many programs are school-based (e.g. back-to-school night, parent-teacher conferences), and have historically…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Fathers, Children, Parent Participation
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Leonardi, Bethy – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2017
Using queer theories of sexuality and gender, this study centers on "coming out" stories of ten queer adults. Engaging Butler's heterosexual matrix (1990) as an analytic tool, stories are analyzed with respect to agency and positioning. Findings suggest that participants' positioning and agency were largely affected by gender identity…
Descriptors: Social Theories, Sexuality, Gender Issues, Homosexuality
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Severs, George J. – Gender and Education, 2017
This article examines the British National Party (BNP)'s opposition to gay men during the 1980s and 1990s. Drawing on the sociological concept of "homohysteria," it examines written material from BNP publications during those decades, looking specifically at the AIDS crisis, the party's belief in a "queer conspiracy," and the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Homosexuality, Social Bias, Politics
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Okanlawon, Kehinde – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2020
The study utilized African theories, literatures, framework and a qualitative method with 11 heterosexual Nigerian undergraduate university students to explore their perceptions and attitudes towards homosexuality and LGB persons. The data analysis identified six categories: (a) higher tolerance observed for lesbians than gay men among…
Descriptors: Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality, LGBTQ People, Social Attitudes
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Sedillo, Paul James – Parenting for High Potential, 2018
Gifted children are often empathetic, morally sensitive, and feel a responsibility toward others. As they become aware of the injustices in their surrounding communities, they may embark on a quest for justice for individuals who are oppressed, marginalized, or misunderstood. With Gay Pride Month in June bringing increased visibility and awareness…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity
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Martin, Georgianna; Broadhurst, Christopher; Hoffshire, Michael; Takewell, William – Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 2018
Activism by student affairs administrators can provide powerful methods for change within higher education for LGBTQ students. Though the LGBTQ community has experienced improvements in campus climates, marginalizing policies for members of that community are still prevalent in higher education. Using the tempered radicals theory to guide this…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, College Environment
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Booth, Emily; Narayan, Bhuva – English in Australia, 2018
This article explores findings from an investigation into the publishing experiences of Australian authors of inclusive Young Adult (YA) fiction. A total of seven authors, each publicly identifying as part of a marginalised community in Australia, were interviewed. This paper concentrates on the findings of semi-structured interviews with two…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Young Adults, Adolescent Literature, Fiction
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Rudoe, Naomi – Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education, 2018
This paper examines lesbian and gay teachers' identities and experiences in schools in the context of school policies relating to homophobia and to sex and sexuality education. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 12 lesbian and gay teachers working in English and Welsh schools, and using the concept of 'policy enactment,' I analyse the ways…
Descriptors: Teacher Characteristics, Homosexuality, Identification (Psychology), Social Bias
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Newman, Peter A.; Fantus, Sophia; Woodford, Michael R.; Rwigema, Marie-Jolie – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2018
The bullying of sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY) is pervasive, with documented negative impacts on health. We explored the social ecology of bullying of SGMY, with a focus on religion as a source or context of bullying. Semistructured interviews with service providers, educators, and administrators in Toronto, Canada, who work with SGMY…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Bullying, Minority Groups, Religious Factors
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Lee, Sunghee; Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen I.; McClain, Colleen; Kim, Hyun-Jun; Suzer-Gurtekin, Z. Tuba – Field Methods, 2018
One of the implicit assumptions in survey research is lower response rates by sexual minorities than by nonminorities. With rapidly changing public attitudes toward same-sex marriage, we reconsider this assumption. We used data from the 2013 and 2014 National Health Interview Survey that include contact history data for all sample families as well…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Homosexuality
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Couillard, Ellyn; Higbee, Jeanne L. – Education Sciences, 2018
This article encourages postsecondary educators to expand the scope of applications of universal design and universal instructional design by exploring how principles of UD and UID can be applied to other social identities, and specifically to gender identity and sexual orientation. There are many parallels that can be drawn between students who…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Sexual Identity, Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality
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Mark, Kristen P.; Vowels, Laura M.; Bennett, Stephanie; Norwick, Jillian – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2018
Healthy sexual development is a crucial part of human development. Development of sexual values can come from a variety of sources including education, media, and relationships. The present study examined similarities and differences in the sources of sexual values across orientation groups and gender and their impact on sexual satisfaction and…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Values, Intimacy, Sex Education
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Winderman, Kate; Martin, Colleen E.; Smith, Nathan Grant – Journal of Career Development, 2018
Although several studies have examined the ways in which lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals experience difficulties with career decision-making, little is known about the impact of minority stressors on this integral process. The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship between minority stressors, LGB community…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Career Choice, Decision Making
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De Pedro, Kris T.; Lynch, R. Jason; Esqueda, Monica C. – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2018
Nearly three decades of research have examined the experiences of LGBTQ students in schools. These include numerous studies documenting elevated rates of school victimization, as well as how an LGBTQ affirming school climate may enhance safety among LGBTQ students. Of the studies conducted, research has focused mostly on LGBTQ students in urban…
Descriptors: Victims, Educational Environment, School Districts, Correlation
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Lapointe, Alicia; Crooks, Claire – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2018
LGBT2Q+ youth experience significant oppression in schools and there are few evidence-informed programs to promote well-being. This study describes the experiences of youth who participated in a 17-session structured mental health promotion program through their GSAs. Focus groups were conducted with 15 youth. Results indicated that the program…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Well Being
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