What schools can do to help gay/lesbian/bisexual youth: a harm |
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Authors: | van Wormer Katherine McKinney Robin |
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Institution: | Department of Social Work, University of Northern Iowa, 36 Sabin Hall, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614, USA. vanwormer@uni.edu |
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Abstract: | In recognition of the fact that heterosexism is one of the most significant realities of adolescents' day-to-day experiences in school, this paper examines the school environment in terms of disempowering and empowering aspects. It is argued that failure to take a proactive stance to help youth with gender identity issues is a major cause of psychological problems, leading in some cases to suicide, alcohol and other drug abuse, and homelessness. |
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