Sexual Orientation and School Policy: A Practical Guide for Teachers, Administrators, and Community Activists (Curriculum, Cultures, and (Homo)Sexualities Series)

Macgillivray, Ian K.

ISBN 10: 0742525082 / ISBN 13: 9780742525085

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sexual Orientation and School Policy: A Practical Guide for Teachers, Administrators, and Community Activists (Curriculum, Cultures, and (Homo)Sexualities Series)
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0742525082
• ISBN 13: 9780742525085
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This book helps the reader to understand and mediate the debates that arise when gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, intersex, and queer/questioning (GLBTIQ) students and their families ask for equal treatment from the schools and are opposed by conservative parents.

Sexual Orientation and School Policy is a case study of one school districts' attempt to adopt and implement policies that include sexual orientation. This book describes the work of the Safe Schools Coalition who advocate and educate for equal rights for GLBTIQ students. Concerned Citizens, a group of conservative parents, opposed the inclusion of sexual orientation in the policies. The author highlights the factors that either facilitated or impeded the implementation of the policies as well as the strategies employed by the Safe Schools Coalition in educating opponents.

About the Author

Ian K. Macgillivray is assistant professor of curriculum and foundations of education at James Madison University. To visit his website, go to: www.sexualorientationschoolpolicy.com