Blog #10
The author Olive Earley of the article titled "Queering Our Schools" argues in a clear and convincing manner that, despite advances in LGBTQ+ rights, many schools are still not safe and welcoming places for queer students. They mention that, although some states have legalized same-sex marriage, there are still cases of discrimination and violence, such as the arson attack on Sasha Fleischman, a gender-neutral student, on a school bus. This illustration provided by the author indicates the urgent need to address homophobia and transphobia in the educational environment. To achieve this, the author suggests that the educational community educate all students about sexual and gender diversity. This idea from the author, from my point of view, seems relevant and essential regarding the topic of inclusion and social justice, which we discussed in class. Essentially, the lack of teaching about sexuality and gender diversity in schools leads students to continue believing in stereotypes, discriminating against others, and bullying those who do not conform to traditional gender or sexual orientation norms. However, including information about different sexual orientations and gender identities in learning could help everyone in the school feel accepted and safe. Thus, everyone can be themselves without worrying about being mistreated. I believe that, just like culture, gender is also a fundamental part of who we are. Just as we learn about different cultures to understand and respect people worldwide, understanding gender diversity helps us to value and accept those with gender identities different from our own. In other words, we would create a world not only more empathetic but also a fairer one.
The author Olive Earley of the article titled "Queering Our Schools" argues in a clear and convincing manner that, despite advances in LGBTQ+ rights, many schools are still not safe and welcoming places for queer students. They mention that, although some states have legalized same-sex marriage, there are still cases of discrimination and violence, such as the arson attack on Sasha Fleischman, a gender-neutral student, on a school bus. This illustration provided by the author indicates the urgent need to address homophobia and transphobia in the educational environment. To achieve this, the author suggests that the educational community educate all students about sexual and gender diversity. This idea from the author, from my point of view, seems relevant and essential regarding the topic of inclusion and social justice, which we discussed in class. Essentially, the lack of teaching about sexuality and gender diversity in schools leads students to continue believing in stereotypes, discriminating against others, and bullying those who do not conform to traditional gender or sexual orientation norms. However, including information about different sexual orientations and gender identities in learning could help everyone in the school feel accepted and safe. Thus, everyone can be themselves without worrying about being mistreated. I believe that, just like culture, gender is also a fundamental part of who we are. Just as we learn about different cultures to understand and respect people worldwide, understanding gender diversity helps us to value and accept those with gender identities different from our own. In other words, we would create a world not only more empathetic but also a fairer one.
One of the quotes from the author that I particularly like is "Community is built by working through differences, not sweeping them under a rug." This means that for the educational community to be strong and united, it's important to address these types of conflicts and differences within the community instead of trying to hide them. By ignoring or minimizing issues of homophobia and transphobia, we are perpetuating a situation where discrimination and exclusion continue in schools, and we are missing the opportunity to create an environment where everyone feels heard or valued for who they are.
How do we tackle homophobia in our schools: Click Here
How do we tackle homophobia in our schools: Click Here
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