Diverse Sexuality and Schools

An overview of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) students in our schools-what they endure, their special needs, and the programs and groups that support them.

David Campos is assistant professor of elementary education in the College of Education at Roosevelt University.

Series Editor's Preface,

xi

Preface and Acknowledgments,

xiii

Chapter One: Introduction,

1

(48)

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth,

1

(4)

Terms Associated with These Youth,

5

(4)

Homosexual,

5

(1)

Gay,

5

(1)

Lesbian,

6

(1)

Bisexual,

6

(1)

Transgender,

6

(1)

Queer,

7

(1)

Sexual Orientation,

7

(1)

Come Out,

7

(1)

Out,

8

(1)

In the Closet,

8

(1)

Homophobia,

8

(1)

A Distinct Population,

9

(3)

Challenges Encountered by These Youth,

12

(22)

Homophobic Harassment and Physical Violence,

12

(10)

Unique Developmental Needs,

22

(6)

Lack of Role Models and Emotional Support,

28

(3)

Variable Risks,

31

(3)

Legal Perspective,

34

(7)

Notable Litigation,

35

(1)

Federal Guidelines and Recommendations,

36

(2)

Legal Recourse,

38

(2)

Youth Groups, the Equal Access Act, and Litigation,

40

(1)

Summary,

41

(1)

References,

42

(7)

Chapter Two: Chronology,

49

(32)

1960's,

49

(2)

1970's,

51

(8)

1980's,

59

(3)

1990's,

62

(13)

The New Millennium,

75

(3)

References,

78

(3)

Chapter Three: A Historical Perspective,

81

(50)

1960's: Initial Steps,

82

(2)

1970's: Paucity of Literature,

84

(2)

1980's: Emergence of Academic Research,

86

(23)

1990's: Proliferation of the Literature,

109

(16)

Summary,

125

(1)

References,

125

(6)

Chapter Four: Stories of Five Contemporary Youth,

131

(28)

Angel, Sixteen, Female-to-Male Transgender,

132

(6)

William, Eighteen, Bisexual, and Jericka, Eighteen, Lesbian,

138

(11)

Jeremy, Sixteen, Gay,

149

(3)

Samantha, Eighteen, Lesbian,

152

(6)

Summary,

158

(1)

Chapter Five: Profiles of Three Schools,

159

(44)

Harvey Milk School: The First School of Its Kind,

160

(17)

School's History,

160

(1)

Collaborative Relationships,

161

(4)

Student Body,

165

(5)

Academic Programming,

170

(2)

Challenges,

172

(2)

Criticism,

174

(1)

Community Support,

174

(1)

Future,

175

(1)

Fulfilling a Need,

175

(2)

OASIS and EAGLES: A Safe Place for Youth to Get an Education,

177

(11)

Program's History,

177

(1)

Conceptual Framework and Program Structure,

178

(5)

Student Body,

183

(2)

Criticism and Challenges,

185

(2)

Future,

187

(1)

Fulfilling a Need,

187

(1)

Walt Whitman Community School: A Nontraditional School for Nontraditional Students,

188

(14)

School's History,

188

(4)

Conceptual Framework and School Structure,

192

(4)

Student Body,

196

(3)

Community Support and Criticism,

199

(2)

Challenges and Future,

201

(1)

Fulfilling a Need,

201

(1)

References,

202

(1)

Chapter Six: Advocacy Organizations, Associations, and Government Agencies,

203

(16)

Advocacy Organizations,

203

(8)

Resources,

211

(8)

Chapter Seven: Print and Nonprint Resources,

219

(32)

Books,

220

(8)

Journals,

228

(8)

Popular Magazines,

236

(3)

Reports and Studies Available Online,

239

(7)

Websites,

246

(5)

Chapter Eight: Afterword,

251

(12)

The Distinct Population,

253

(3)

Historical Research,

256

(1)

Youth Interviews,

257

(2)

The Three Schools,

259

(2)

Summary,

261

(1)

References,

261

(2)

Appendix,

263

(4)

Index,

267

(21)

About the Author,

288

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