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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-May
Pages: 12
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Gay-Straight Alliances in the Battle for Rights: A Tipping Point for Progress over Prohibition
Sinclair, James; Reece, Brian J.
Interchange: A Quarterly Review of Education, v47 n2 p109-120 May 2016
This is a brief essay on the oppressive natures of school and the rights of students to arm themselves with the creation of Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs). Students who identify as LGBTQ are at higher risk for victimization, among other negative outcomes. For those who identify as LGBTQ, GSAs are often a safe-haven from the heteronormative realities of school, yet students face continued opposition. This essay describes how GSAs can counter the oppressive effects of schooling.
Descriptors: Student Rights, Victims, At Risk Students, Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Social Bias
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Language: English
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