School experiences of gay and lesbian youth : the invisible minority

"They're there--they're just invisible. An the present hostile state of school systems is to blame for their seeming disappearance. In School Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Youth, readers will get an eye-opening look at the heterosexist blindness that has make it nearly impossible for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth to enjoy a supportive, celebratory, and welcome environment in schools. This proactive collection features the viewpoints of youth advocates, school teachers, administrators, and academic researchers who are currently seeking to break down the walls of discrimination, harassment, and brutality that continue to make sexual minorities vulnerable at school."
"School Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Youth: The Invisible Minority shows teachers, youth advocates, administrators, and academic researchers how to embrace the needs of sexual minority students. Through research and case studies, this book explains the ways in which schools are failing the vulnerable population of gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths. This text shows you how to take responsibility for recognizing and protecting the rights and needs of gays and lesbians and ridding schools of discrimination, harassment, and violence. As School Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Youth illustr."@en