Schools as Queer Transformative Spaces

Name: Schools as Queer Transformative Spaces
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Schools as Queer Transformative SpacesGlobal Narratives on Sexualities and Gender\nAuthor(s): Jn Ingvar Kjaran, Helen Sauntson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138493148, 978-1138493148\nSynopsis\nThis book explores the narratives and experiences of LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming students around the world. Much previous research has focused on homophobic/transphobic bullying and the negative consequences of expressing non-heterosexual and non-gender-conforming identities in school environments. To date, less attention has been paid to what may help LGBTQ+ students to experience school more positively, and relatively little has been done to compare research across the global contexts. This book addresses these research gaps by bringing together ongoing research from countries including Brazil, China, South Africa, the UK and many more. \n\nEach chapter examines results of empirical research into school experienc.