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Gay Parents/Straight Schools: Building Communication and Trust » (1st Edition)

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Authors: Virginia Casper, Louise Derman-Sparks (Adapted by), Steven Schultz
ISBN-13: 9780807738245, ISBN-10: 0807738247
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Date Published: June 1999
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Virginia Casper

Book Synopsis

The authors openly address the specific educational realities and needs of lesbian- and gay-headed families. They explore why gayness is perceived as such a threat, especially to the education of young children, when it has such potential to enrich the worldviews of both children and adults.

The Advocate

Homophobia on campus, queer curriculum planning, gender identity in school role models—it's all here. Some parents will find this book dry, others will be delighted with all the wonky details.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
1A Tentative Trust1
2What Do Children Know?35
3Adult Points of View53
4Disclosure: The Dance76
5Finding Gender101
6Classroom Life137
7Beyond Gossip and Silence: Next Steps166
App. A: Selected Resources181
App. BSample Policy Statement and School Form185
References189
Index203
About the Authors213

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