Being queer at school and at work

Homo-syllabus: Attending School for Gay & Lesbian

Article published on May 10, 2002 in Fridae.com by Alvin Tin

Sorted in Dossiers, High-school, Coming out, Visible minorities

Youths today have a hard enough time adjusting to school and schoolwork as it is. To make matters worse, by junior high and high school, they have to contend with confusing physiological changes, the adolescent horrors of spontaneous erections and unpredictable periods as well as the burning issue of their emerging sexuality. For gay and [...]

On Being OUT in the Fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon

Article published on May 10, 2002 in CoachGumby.com by Coach Eric Gumby Anderson, MA, MA, Ph.D. (cand.)

Sorted in Extracurricular activities, Discovery, Dossiers, Coming out

This article is about men, gay and straight. It analyzes fraternal bonding in a fraternity at UC Irvine where I am an openly gay sociologist. The central questions concern how men bond without homophobia, sexism, or hazing. It highlights a progressive fraternity and suggests a new kind of masculinity awaits us in America. The data [...]

Making Schools Safe for LGBT Students & Staff

Article published on May 10, 2002 in GLSEN.org by Warren Blumenfeld

Sorted in Creating a safe school environment, Dossiers

1. HEARINGS: Hold public hearings in your community and/or yourstate to access the needs, concerns, and life experiences of LGBTyouth, their families, and school staff. 2. POLICIES: (A) Schools are encouraged to develop policies protecting LGBT students from harassment, violence, and discrimination. (B) Include “Sexual & Gender Orientation” as protected categories in your anti-discrimination policies. [...]

Young, Out, Lesbian Athletes

Article published on May 10, 2002 in CoachGumby.com by Eric Gumby Anderson, M.A., M.A., Ph.D. (cand)

Sorted in Extracurricular activities, Dossiers, Self-esteem

Gay men and lesbians share many common patterns in the hyper-masculine institution of sport. They both violate the arena of masculinity and they both threaten the dominant form of masculinity in America. A masculinity that says that men are stronger than women and that straight men are stronger than gay men. Whereas, the presence of [...]

Addressing Homophobic Behavior In the Classroom

Article published on May 10, 2002 in GLSEN.org by Alan Horowitz

Sorted in Creating a safe school environment, Dossiers, Homophobia at school

I began teaching 1st grade in 1988. At that time, it was rare that I heard words related to gay issues from my students. When I left the classroom in 1998, appropriate and inappropriate discussion about gay issues was commonplace. I remember once during “learning centers” I heard the word “gay” coming from the block [...]

Staff Development on Homophobia Issues

Article published on May 10, 2002 in GLSEN.org by Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

Sorted in Creating a safe school environment, Dossiers

“I’m 17 and I’m gay. Adolescence is hell for me. I am told that my sexuality is something to be ashamed of, something to hide, something evil. I have cowered in my closet in shame and fear. I found myself lying to my parents and friends, being constantly afraid of discovery, and censuring my words [...]