1st Edition

Understanding Whole-School Approaches to LGBTQ+ Inclusion Theory to Inform Policy and Practice in Schools and Universities

By Jonathan Glazzard, Samuel Stones Copyright 2024
184 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

184 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

184 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The book provides a comprehensive theoretical exploration of LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools drawing on critical insights from across the disciplines of sociology, psychology, history, and queer theory to present a robust theoretical foundation for school-wide approaches to LGBTQ+ inclusion. Examining key concepts such as minority stress and ‘post-gay’ identities, it offers a nuanced understanding... Read more

Introduction  Part 1: Understanding Historical and Contemporary Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools  1. Context: Historical and Contemporary Policy and Culture in the UK and Abroad  2. Psychological Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Youth: Theories of Stress, Self-esteem, and Resilience  3. Identities of LGBTQ+ Youth: Sexual Identities and Narratives of Emancipation  Part 2: Developing Whole-School Approaches to Meet the Needs of LGBTQ+ Youth  4. The Whole-School and College Approach to LGBTQ+ Inclusion  5. Developing Inclusive Curricula  6. Student Partnerships: Working with Students and Parents  7. Tackling Bullying  8. Supporting LGBTQ+ Teachers  Part 3: Next Steps   9. LGBTQ+ Students Transitions into Higher Education  10. LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Higher Education   Conclusion

Biography

Jonathan Glazzard is currently the Rosalind Hollis Professor of Education for Social Justice in the School of Education at the University of Hull, England. 

Samuel Stones is Lecturer and Researcher at Leeds Beckett University as well as Assistant Headteacher at a secondary school and sixth form located in North Yorkshire.