1st Edition
Gay And Lesbian Students Understanding Their Needs
190 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
190 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
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In an average US secondary school 10% of the student population is homosexual, yet only a small number of American school districts have taken positive steps to address the problems associated with gay and lesbian students in the predominantly heterosexual educational setting. This book aims to raise awareness of the problems encountered by these adolescents in schools and of the effects of these... Read more
Preface. The Origins of Homosexuality; Debunking Myths About Homosexuality; Understanding Homophobia; Homophobia in Society; Relevant Issues; Identifying and Understanding the Needs of Gay and Lesbian Teenagers; Unresolved Issues and Needs; Ways Help Can Be Provided. Appendix A: Further Reading. Appendix B: A Model Workshop on Homophobia for Educators. Appendix C: Resources. Appendix D: Famous Gays and Lesbians.
Biography
Hilda F. Besner, Charlotte I. Spungin
