What schools can do to help gay/lesbian/bisexual youth: a harm

Van Wormer, K.; McKinney, R.

Adolescence 38(151): 409-420

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-8449
PMID: 14768989
Document Number: 254696
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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