Abstract
Gay and lesbian youth drop out of school in disproportionate numbers. In tracing the school experiences of a young lesbian, this manuscript explores how heterosexism and homophobia contribute to the construction of a school "failure." It makes the point that what is construed as a "private problem," i.e., one young lesbian dropping out of school, is in reality a socially constructed issue that needs to be addressed on a level beyond that of the individual.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | School Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Youth |
| Subtitle of host publication | The Invisible Minority |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis Inc. |
| Pages | 51-64 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781317823315 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780789003768 |
| State | Published - 19 Dec 2013 |