DePalma, R. and Francis, D. (2014) South African life orientation teachers: (not) teaching about sexuality diversity. Journal of Homosexuality, 61(12), pp. 1687-1711. (doi: 10.1080/00918369.2014.951256)
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Abstract
Although South Africa is one of the most progressive countries in the world in terms of constitutional and legislative rights for LGBT individuals, education is one of many social arenas where these ideals are not carried out. Interviews with 25 practicing teachers revealed very little description of practice, but widely divergent understandings around sexual diversity that drew on various authoritative discourses, including religious teachings, educational policy, science, and the powerful human rights framework of the South African constitution. Implications for teacher education include directly engaging with these discourses and providing training, teaching materials, and practical guidelines based on existing policy.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Francis, Professor Dennis |
| Authors: | DePalma, R., and Francis, D. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Homosexuality |
| Publisher: | Routledge (Taylor & Francis) |
| ISSN: | 0091-8369 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1540-3602 |
| Published Online: | 25 September 2014 |
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