Introduction: The synergistic potential of the outreach work and activism of queer social movements and schools

Kjaran, J. I., Lehtonen, J. and Francis, D. A. (2020) Introduction: The synergistic potential of the outreach work and activism of queer social movements and schools. In: Francis, D. A., Kjaran, J. I. and Lehtonen, J. (eds.) Queer Social Movements and Outreach Work in Schools: a Global Perspective. Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 1-14. ISBN 9783030416102 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-41610-2_1)

Abstract

This opening chapter introduces the educational outreach work done by queer social movements in schools. Queer social movements have been active in changing educational policies and legislation to prevent discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression as well as influencing schools through their general advocacy work, media campaigns, research projects, instructional material production, and cooperation with other nongovernmental organizations working with schools. The chapter underscores the hindrances, challenges, tensions, and contradictions implicit in connecting the outreach work of queer social movements with teaching, learning, and support in schools. It concludes by highlighting the need for schools and queer social movements to build alliances to address the gap in educational policies and addressing gender and sexuality diversity.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Additional Information: Print ISBN: 9783030416096.
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Francis, Professor Dennis
• Authors: Kjaran, J. I., Lehtonen, J., and Francis, D. A.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• ISBN: 9783030416102

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