Perceptions of homophobia and heterosexism in physical education.

Full Abstract

Educators have a responsibility to provide safe space, but gay and lesbian youth face particularly hostile environments. This initial study surveyed physical education teachers (n = 82) and young adults (n = 77) about their perceptions of homophobic and heterosexist behaviors within physical education and teachers' use of inclusive behaviors. Most teachers and both gay and straight students witnessed heterosexist and homophobic behavior, and most lesbian and gay students had personally experienced homophobic behavior. These data indicate that homophobic and heterosexist behaviors are common in secondary schools, that teachers intend to provide a safe space, and that techers fail to confront heterosexist or homophobic behaviors and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment.

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Author information

Author/s: Morrow, Ronald G (RG); Gill, Diane L (DL);

Affiliation: University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA. romorrow(-atsign-)aol.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Research quarterly for exercise and sport (Res Q Exerc Sport), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-Jun; vol 74 (issue 2) : pp 205-14

Dates: Created 2003/07/09; Completed 2003/09/09; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12848233, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Adult
Faculty - statistics & numerical data
Female
Heterosexuality - psychology
Homosexuality - psychology
Humans
Male

Male
North Carolina
Organizational Culture
Physical Education and Training - statistics & numerical data
Prejudice
Schools - statistics & numerical data
Social Isolation - psychology
Social Perception
Students - psychology; statistics & numerical data

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