Heterosexism in college classrooms: The effects of ‘invisibilization’ and overt discrimination

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

7 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

03/30/2009

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Social sciences

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Summary :

Introduction
Review of literature
Overt discrimination
Effects of heterosexism
Methodology
Participants and data collection
Data analysis
Results
Discussion
References

Abstract

heterosexism is used as a tool to reinforce the norms of the status quo and maintain rigid gender roles (Eguchi, 2006). heterosexism has been used to deny marriage and employment benefits to same-sex couples (Eguchi, 2006). Same-sex individuals of domestic abuse are less likely to receive full protection under the law (Eguchi, 2006). heterosexism persists through all levels of society, and exists in all class, gender, race, and age groups. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the role of heterosexism and homophobia in college classrooms, specifically, whether or not overt and covert discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) occurs in college classrooms. Specifically, this paper attempts to answer the question, "What are the implications of overt and covert heterosexism in college classrooms?" First, the relevant literature will be reviewed. Second a methods section will describe the nature of data collection. Third, the results of the research will be reported. This section will include direct quotations from the focus group participants. This paper will conclude with a discussion about the prevalence and impacts of heterosexism.