Schools as Queer Transformative Spaces

This book explores the narratives and experiences of LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming students around the world. Each chapter examines results of empirical research into school experiences of LGBTQ+ students, and the experiences and perspectives of teachers and parents.

Autorentext

Jón Ingvar Kjaran is Associate Professor of Anthropology/Sociology of Eduction at the University of Iceland, School of Education. His research focus is on gender equality, sexuality, ethnicity, race, and gender violence.

Helen Sauntson is Professor of English Language and Linguistics at York St John University, UK. Her research areas are language in education and language, gender and sexuality.

Inhalt

Introduction: Schools as Queer Transformative Spaces Educators and Curriculum Developers 1. Creating a queer counter-space in high schools in Iceland and South Africa: A drama inspired pedagogical approach 2. Creating queer moments at a Brazilian school by forging innovative sociolinguistic scalar perspectives in classrooms 3. Rebel Becomings: Queer(y)ing school spaces with young people 4. Teaching Gender: Narrative Inquiries into Teachers' Practical Knowledge for Gender Equality and Social Justice 5. Sexuality Diversity at the Early Childhood Education Level: What can we learn from sexology? Queer youth and school experiences 6. Victimisation Experiences in School and Perceived Teacher support of Same-Sex Attracted High School Students 7. Young women's experiences of homophobia in UK schools 8. Homophobic Violence against LGBTQ+ Youth in a Chilean School 9. Gender, Culture and Sexuality: Young People's Conceptualization of 'Queer' in South Africa 10. Gay Teenage Boys' Experiences and Usages of the Media in Spain: Educational Implications Parents 11. Parent Perceptions of GSD-related Content Inclusions in School Education: Voices from Australia Conclusion: Transformative Possibilities