Being Gay and Lesbian in a Catholic High School: Beyond the Uniform -

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Recognize the homophobia and anti-gay violence in a respected institution! The only study of its kind, Being Gay and Lesbian in a Catholic High School: Beyond the Uniform offers compelling evidence to Catholic educators, clergy, and laypeople that their superb academic institutions are not fulfilling the clear mandate of the Church on inclusive loving behavior toward sexual minorities. Yet the... Read more

Recognize the homophobia and anti-gay violence in a respected institution!

The only study of its kind, Being Gay and Lesbian in a Catholic High School: Beyond the Uniform offers compelling evidence to Catholic educators, clergy, and laypeople that their superb academic institutions are not fulfilling the clear mandate of the Church on inclusive loving behavior toward sexual minorities. Yet the facts presented in Being Gay and Lesbian in a Catholic High School prove that too often they encourage or allow stereotyping, homophobia, and anti-gay violence.

The experiences recounted in this disturbing book range from feeling differenct and being pressured to date the opposite sex to suffering life-changing violence. Virtually all the students, even the most deeply closeted, felt the negative effects of anti-gay jokes and verbal harassment. The most tragic experience in Being Gay and Lesbian in a Catholic High School is the story of a boy who was called “Sodomy” by his classmates. In his affluent suburban Catholic high school, he was routinely mocked, tormented, and physically assaulted--all with the knowledge of the teachers and administration. Driven to several suicide attempts, he was hospitalized for depression and finally dropped out.

This powerful and moving book presents detailed information on the problem of homophobia in Catholic education, including:

personal testimonies of gay and lesbian former Catholic high school students
an original study of attitudes found among Catholic high school students on the topic of homosexuality
an extensive summary of official Catholic teaching on homosexuality and homosexuals
an analysis of the discrepancies between the prevailing attitudes and actions and the Church's official teaching
solid theoretical background information on the psychology of gay teenagers
discussions of experiences in same-sex, mixed-gender, and minor seminary high schools
memories of sexual relationships with classmates and priests

Thse painful tales from Catholic school alumni will disturb, enrage, and sadden you. With this poignant and insightful book, educators in public, private, and parochial shcools can explore new ways to change anti-gay attitudes and prevent anti-gay violence. Read less

Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction
Tom
Chapter 2. Familial Dis-Integration
Patrick
Becky
Gina
Reflections
Chapter 3. Social Dis-Integration
Mark
Sue
Larry
Reflections
Chapter 4. Institutional Dis-Integration
Patty
Kevin
Alice
Reflections
Chapter 5. Spiritual Dis-Integration
Emily
Bob
Allen
Reflections
Chapter 6. Identity Dis-Integration
Nick
Dan
Denise
Reflections
Chapter 7. Conclusion
Appendix A: Statements from the Catholic Magisterium
Statement from the United States Catholic Conference, Human Sexuality: A Catholic Perspective for Education and Lifelong Learning, 1991, pp. 54-56
Statement from the United States Catholic Conference, NCCB Committee on Marriage and Family, Always Our Children: Pastoral Message to Parents of Homosexual Children and Suggestions for Pastoral Ministers, 1997
Statement from the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons, 1986
Statement from the Pontifical Council for the Family, The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education Within the Family, 1996, articles 104 and 125b
Statement from the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Certain Questions Concerning Sexual Ethics (“Persona Humana”), 1975, article 8
Statement from the United States Catholic Conference, To Live in Christ Jesus: A Pastoral Reflection on the Moral Life, 1976, no. 52
Statement from the Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education, Educational Guidance in Human Love: Outlines for Sex Education, 1983, articles 101-103
Statement from the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1994, articles 2357-2359
Appendix B: Tables from Survey Studies
References
Index

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