Homophobic Bullying: Research and Theoretical Perspectives

Synopsis

Studies From Parents, And Reports Of Recent Legal Actions, Rivers Highlights The Dangers---for Both Students And Teachers---of Not Combating This Form Of School Violence. He Explains The Challenges Faced By Teachers Trying To Erode Implicit Negative Attitudes In The Face Of Explicit Socially Acceptable Statements About Attitudes, And Also Provides Suggested Lesson Plans Developed For The U.k. Education System On Behalf Of The Health Development Agency. Looking To The Future And The Changing Face Of Schools, Rivers Sees The Gradual Erosion Of Homophobia As An Accepted `norm' Within Society And The Institutions That Train Future Generations. --book Jacket.