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Gay and lesbian teachers have traditionally dwelled in the deepest of closets. But increasing numbers of young people are now being served by educators who are out and proud. ONE TEACHER IN 10 is a compilation of these stories. Set in small-town America as well as the country's urban centers, it chronicles both their struggles and victories as these educators have put their own careers at risk in their fight for visibility, equality, and acceptance.

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Kevin Jennings is the executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. He lives in New York City.
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A book devoted to the experiences of lesbian and gay teachers and the innumerable pressures on them to remain closeted. Homophobic parents, the cruelty of kids, unsupportive administrators, concern about exacerbating cultural differences between oneself and one's students are just a few of the trials described by the 37 teachers who contribute their stories to this book. Others encountered physical threats from students or community members, or political opposition from the religious right. However, all attest to the importance of coming out to students. Gay, bisexual, and straight students benefit from gay role models; a third of teen suicides occur among gays, lesbians, and bisexuals, and many more heterosexual teens grow up violently homophobic--in part because they don't think they know any gay people. Many of the contributors discuss, too, the psychic toll of lying to, or misleading, colleagues and students about one's sexuality. Edited by Jennings (Becoming Visible, not reviewed), executive director of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers Network (GLSTN), the book should initiate worthwhile dialogue in schools. However, it is marred by repetition--many of the teachers tell the same story, and in similar language. Furthermore, self- lionizing is all too prevalent: Everyone emphasizes his or her own bravery, dedication, and willingness to stand by their convictions; one teacher even compares himself to Martin Luther King Jr. Common therapeutic vocabulary (phrases like ``personal growth'' or ``sharing'' rather than ``saying'' something) is rampant. The resources at the end of the book, however, are excellent; one appendix gives a legal overview of the rights of nonheterosexual teachers, another lists relevant national and regional organizations. A useful introduction to some of the obstacles gay teachers face, but this subject merits much livelier treatment. -- Copyright ©1994, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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  • PublisherAlyson Books
  • Publication date1994
  • ISBN 10 1555832636
  • ISBN 13 9781555832636
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages288
  • EditorJennings Kevin
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