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“…Like Kumashiro, Ngo indicates that teachers often reinscribe 56 Ngo, 200357 Ngo, 2003 heteronormativity in their complicity 58 . The author suggests that to authentically challenge homophobia, heterosexism, and heteronormativity in school settings requires a commitment from staff to "creative and innovative ways of teaching" and to "transform conventional discourses" that inform the ways that people think about the world around them 59 . Similarly, Griffin and Ouellett contend that "although GSAs can play a vital role in making schools safer and more inclusive places for all students, GSAs are only part of the bigger picture" 60 .…”

Section: Challenging Heterosexism and Heteronormativitymentioning

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Radical heterosexuality: Straight teacher activism in schools

Potvin¹

2016

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he vast majority of schools in Canada are dominated by unsafe spaces and experiences for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth 1 who continue to experience higher rates of suicide, depression, isolation, harassment/bullying, and self-harm compared to their straight peers 2. Gay/Straight Alliances (GSAs) and other LGBTQ-inclusive groups exist in schools with the goal of mitigating and working against homophobia. Most often in Ontario (Canada), straight teachers lead these groups 3. Because of the pervasive role straight teachers play in GSAs and other anti-homophobia initiatives in schools, there is a practical need to analyze the role and experiences of straight teacher ally activists working with LGBTQ students and the overall effectiveness of anti-homophobia efforts under their purview. Here, I explore the efficacy of straight teacher allies, the importance of understanding straight privilege, and the significance of radical heterosexuality for straight people doing

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Section: Challenging Heterosexism and Heteronormativitymentioning

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Radical heterosexuality: Straight teacher activism in schools

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2016

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