E-mail interviews with 27 self-identified lesbian and bisexual female high school students define homophobia and heterosexism in high schools, explore the impacts of homophobia and heterosexism on students, and propose ways to combat both homophobia and heterosexism in the schools. (SLD)

Describes the factors that impinge on the identity and career development of lesbian and gay adolescents, especially the process of coming out to self and dealing with homophobia. Theorizes about the impacts of coming out and homophobia on career development and choice, and makes recommendations for school practice. (SLD)

Explores how heterosexism and homophobia contribute to the construction of a school failure, making the point that what is considered a "private" problem is in reality a socially constructed issue that needs to be addressed at a level beyond that of the individual. (SLD)

Explores the risks faced by lesbian, gay, or bisexual youth who have the stigma of homosexuality and suggests approaches and strategies for working with these at-risk youth. Although society is becoming more tolerant of homosexuality and bisexuality, there has not been a corresponding decrease in cultural homophobia. (SLD)

Analyzes responses of 106 gay men and 156 lesbians to an anonymous questionnaire about how their sexual orientations affected their experiences in school. Few had disclosed their sexual orientation in school, but those who did received some positive feedback and reported both positive and negative consequences of coming out. (SLD)

Reviews special issues for gay men and lesbian women that have been identified in the career counseling and development literature. These include collecting special career information for these groups, educating oneself and others about special developmental issues, advocating for gay and lesbian clients, and dealing with other issues related to…

Studied interpersonal heterosexist discrimination by examining the self-reported anti-gay behaviors of 226 heterosexual college students. Of these students, 94.9% had perpetrated some form of discriminatory behavior, and 32.7% had committed a behavior rated as moderately harmful or more. More self-reported discriminatory behavior was associated…

Examines the high school experiences of lesbian and gay students through questionnaires completed by 34 students. Most (73.5%) reported receiving support regarding sexual orientation issues from someone at school, and 41.2% reported that information about gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues was available from school staff. However, 35.3% reported a…

Argues that active involvement of educators in the creation of a safe environment for lesbian and gay students is no longer optional because of recent court decisions. Problem areas and suggestions for developing supportive environments for gays are discussed. (SLD)

Responses to an anonymous questionnaire on homosexuality disclosure at school by 34 teachers and 19 parents showed that teachers were more likely to disclose their sexual orientation to other teachers than to principals, and to women than to men. Reasons for nondisclosure by parents were fear of discrimination towards their child. (EMS)

Explores how gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth are integrated into society. The sexual minority youth of today have greater opportunities for development and acceptance than older gays and lesbians had, however, gay youth are still at high risk for confusion, societal pressure, and feelings of self-destruction and isolation. (EMS)