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ERIC Number: ED603847
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 70
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: 978-1-9340-9229-3
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Erasure and Resilience: The Experiences of LGBTQ Students of Color. Black LGBTQ Youth in U.S. Schools
Truong, Nhan L.; Zongrone, Adrian D,; Kosciw, Joseph G.
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
Existing research has illustrated that both Black as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth often face unique challenges at school related to their marginalized identities. For example, previous studies indicate that Black youth experience harassment and discrimination at school related to their race, resulting in negative educational outcomes, such as more school discipline, lower academic achievement, lower graduation rates, and lower rates of admission into higher education. Similarly, LGBTQ youth often face unique challenges related to their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. LGBTQ youth often reported experiencing victimization and discrimination, resulting in poorer educational outcomes and decreased psychological well-being. Further, they have limited or no access to in-school resources that may improve school climate and students' experiences. Although there has a been a robust body of research on the experiences of Black youth and a burgeoning body of research on LGBTQ youth in schools, there has been little research examining the intersections of these identities -- the experiences of Black LGBTQ students. This report examines the experiences of Black LGBTQ students with regard to indicators of negative school climate and their impact on academic achievement, educational aspirations, and psychological well-being: (1) Feeling unsafe in school because of personal characteristics, such as sexual orientation, gender expression and race/ethnicity, and missing school because of safety reasons; (2) Hearing biased remarks, including homophobic and racist remarks, in school; (3) Experiencing victimization in school; and (4) Experiencing school disciplinary practices. In addition, it examines whether Black LGBTQ students report these experiences to school officials or their families, and how these adults address the problem. It also examines the degree to which Black LGBTQ students have access to supportive resources in school, and explore the possible benefits of resources. [This report was developed in partnership with the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC). It is one of a series of reports that focus on LGBTQ students of different racial/ethnic identities, including Asian American and Pacific Islander (ED603844), Latinx (ED603848), and Native and Indigenous (ED603850) LGBTQ youth.]
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). 121 West 27th Street Suite 804, New York, NY 10001. Tel: 212-727-0135; Fax: 212-727-0254; e-mail: glsen@glsen.org; Web site: http://www.glsen.org
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
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