Understanding Whole-School Approaches to Lgbtq+ Inclusion - Theory to Inform Policy and Practice in Schools and Universities

The book provides a comprehensive theoretical exploration of LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools drawing on critical insights from across the disciplines of sociology, psychology, history, and queer theory to present a robust theoretical foundation for school-wide approaches to LGBTQ+ inclusion.

List of contents

Introduction Part 1: Understanding Historical and Contemporary Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools 1. Context: Historical and Contemporary Policy and Culture in the UK and Abroad 2. Psychological Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Youth: Theories of Stress, Self-esteem, and Resilience 3. Identities of LGBTQ+ Youth: Sexual Identities and Narratives of Emancipation Part 2: Developing Whole-School Approaches to Meet the Needs of LGBTQ+ Youth 4. The Whole-School and College Approach to LGBTQ+ Inclusion 5. Developing Inclusive Curricula 6. Student Partnerships: Working with Students and Parents 7. Tackling Bullying 8. Supporting LGBTQ+ Teachers Part 3: Next Steps 9. LGBTQ+ Students Transitions into Higher Education 10. LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Higher Education Conclusion

About the author

Jonathan Glazzard is currently the Rosalind Hollis Professor of Education for Social Justice in the School of Education at the University of Hull, England.
Samuel Stones is Lecturer and Researcher at Leeds Beckett University as well as Assistant Headteacher at a secondary school and sixth form located in North Yorkshire.

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan (University of Hull Glazzard, Glazzard Jonathan, Samuel Stones
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.10.2025
• EAN: 9780367651527
• ISBN: 978-0-367-65152-7
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Routledge Critical Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Education
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Special education; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; EDUCATION / Administration / General, EDUCATION / Inclusive Education, Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest, Organization & management of education, Educational administration and organization, Gay & Lesbian studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Educational strategies and policy: inclusion, Inclusive education / mainstreaming, Relating to LGBTQIA+ people, LGBTQIA+ Studies / topics