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ERIC Number: EJ538765
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0017-8055
Sex and the Teacher: Should We Come Out in Class?
Khayatt, Didi
Harvard Educational Review, v67 n1 p126-43 Spr 1997
The personal experience of a teacher and a lesbian is used to explore whether and how a teacher should disclose sexual orientation to students. Examines prevalent assumptions about coming out (providing role models for gay students, opposing homophobia) and offers alternatives. (SK)
Descriptors: Homophobia, Homosexuality, Lesbianism, Role Models, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Teacher Role, Teachers
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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