In Search of a School Where Birds Sing: A Critical Queer Ethnography

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Title In Search of a School Where Birds Sing: A Critical Queer Ethnography
Creator Hunter Clapsadl
Subject queer theory; public education; critical queer ethnography; anti-LGBTQ+ legislation; junior high; school culture; normative behavior; MEd
Description In the past five years, there has been a daunting, increased threat to the lives of LGBTQ+ people, namely children, across the United States. Because of the recent rises in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that is targeted at public schools, this study sought to understand precisely how K-12 spaces are impacted, if at all, by the greater homophobic culture present in the U.S., specifically Utah. Through a Queer Critical Ethnography, I identified four consistent themes in my research: A Culture of ‘PRIDE', Trapped Inside Utah's Sociopolitical Snow Globe, Waving the Rainbow Flag, and The Kids are Alright. My findings indicate the need for rethinking the current structure of K-12 public schools. Because of this, I suggest Queering public schools through critical introspection, compassionate connection, Queering teacher preparation programs, and utilizing Queer Productive Inefficiency (QPI).
Publisher Westminster University
Date 2024-05
Type Text; Image
Language eng
Rights Management Digital Copyright 2024, Westminster University. All rights reserved.
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Setname wc_ir
ID 2483664
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s643gz8x