The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students and Staff at a Further Education College in South East England
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| Title: | The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students and Staff at a Further Education College in South East England |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | White, Adam J., Magrath, Rory, Thomas, Bryan |
| Source: | British Educational Research Journal. Jun 2018 44(3):480-495. |
| Availability: | Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Educational Experience, Homosexuality, Masculinity, Qualitative Research, Personal Narratives, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, College Faculty, College Students, Continuing Education, Postsecondary Education, Organizational Culture, Inclusion, Social Bias, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom (England) |
| DOI: | 10.1002/berj.3443 |
| ISSN: | 0141-1926 |
| Abstract: | Research exploring the educational experiences of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) students and staff members has traditionally been characterised by homophobia, hostility, victimisation and marginalisation. Recent research has evidenced a shift in the experiences of LGB young people, to somewhat more accepting and positive narratives, including within post-compulsory schooling. Yet, there is limited research exploring the lived experiences of LGB staff members in the Further Education context. Utilising inclusive masculinity as a sociological paradigm, this research explores the qualitative data from the narratives of 26 LGB staff and students at one Further Education college in the south of England. The results find a distinct lack of homophobia within this college, a nuanced understanding of homosexually themed language, and an organisational culture of inclusivity and widespread symbolic visibility of the LGB community. Overall, our research aligns with broader social patterns that the experiences for LGB persons is improving. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1181701 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Research exploring the educational experiences of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) students and staff members has traditionally been characterised by homophobia, hostility, victimisation and marginalisation. Recent research has evidenced a shift in the experiences of LGB young people, to somewhat more accepting and positive narratives, including within post-compulsory schooling. Yet, there is limited research exploring the lived experiences of LGB staff members in the Further Education context. Utilising inclusive masculinity as a sociological paradigm, this research explores the qualitative data from the narratives of 26 LGB staff and students at one Further Education college in the south of England. The results find a distinct lack of homophobia within this college, a nuanced understanding of homosexually themed language, and an organisational culture of inclusivity and widespread symbolic visibility of the LGB community. Overall, our research aligns with broader social patterns that the experiences for LGB persons is improving. |
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| ISSN: | 0141-1926 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/berj.3443 |
