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ERIC Number: EJ787612
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jan
Pages: 20
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1047-4412
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Homosexuality and Normality: Basic Knowledge and Practical Considerations for School Consultation
Sherblom, Stephen A.; Bahr, Michael W.
Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, v18 n1 p81-100 Jan 2008
In the United States, controversy persists regarding what it means for heterosexuality to be the norm, or more pointedly, what it means for those not strictly heterosexual to be outside the norm. It is important that consultants in schools be aware of the current state of research bearing on homosexuality. Consultation provides a viable approach to assist educators with the questions that students, parents, teachers, and administrators themselves may be asking: What is homosexuality? Is heterosexuality the only natural sexual orientation? Can lesbian, gay, and bisexual people be psychologically healthy? Are the children of lesbian and gay parents "at risk"? Can one become ungay? What about a gay or lesbian teacher? This article explores these questions with particular attention to how consultation may be used to promote educational practices that foster positive school environments for all students. (Contains 1 footnote.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States
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