Gender and Sexual Orientation Diversity Katie Jo Mayfield, Ethan Luke, Amber Mathis

Boys vs. Girls Entrance slip: list adjectives and character traits specific to each sex

Sexism & Discrimination Socialization of Gender. 1 Sexism & Discrimination Socialization of Gender 1. Types of attention, socialization messages 2. Unbalanced time, types of learning 3. Use of sexist text and materials, “appropriate” classes & career choices

Female Students Socialization messages—the “feminine ideal” Statistics with Sadker’s 4 types of teacher responses Biased texts—omitting contributions of women in our history, stereotype gender roles, or belittle female experiences Have any of you received these types of socialization messages or dealt with these prejudices? How did it affect you or your academic/career choices?

Male Students Pressures of “breadwinner” standard Violence Bias Effects of gender prejudices—elective classes, boy/girl ratio, push for masculinity, results with career choice Have any of you received these types of socialization messages or dealt with these prejudices? How did it affect you or your academic/career choices?

Gender Identity Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Biological Sex Tied closely to education system Secondary education - psychological development

Masculinity/Femininity. Stereotypes. Girls vs. Boys Masculinity/Femininity Stereotypes Girls vs. Boys Stereotypes about school in general Enforcing Masculinity and Femininity Social Constructs, social enforcement Parents, teachers, administrators Dress Codes Gender Police—adults, peers Media “Real Man” Representations of women and effeminate men.

“Homophobia, the fear of being perceived as gay, as not a real man, keeps men exaggerating all the traditional rules of masculinity, including sexual predation with women.” (Kimmel, 1994)

Gender Identities effects on Education. Socially Gender Identities effects on Education Socially Clothes, Speech, Gait, Food Repressing aspects of individuality Boys’ emotional strength Violence Fear of not belonging Class Clowns

Gender Identities effects on Education Heterosexism “[Heterosexism] is a belief system that dictates compulsory heterosexuality or heterosexuality as the norm” (Mandel & Shakeshaft, 2000). How does it relate to homophobia?

Gender Identities effects on Education Academically Girls: literacy skills Reading Writing Speaking How do boys react? Other feminine ideals: Intelligence Articulate Adept at conflict resolution Emotional sensitivity

Gender Identities effects on Education Family Life Gender roles within the family Reading Magazines/Newspapers - Males Novels – Females Reading for purpose vs. Pleasure in narrative Gender Identities effects on Education

Differences between males and females Differences between males and females “While the spectrum of “acceptable” gender behaviors has expanded for girls, female sexuality and desire are still downplayed and undervalued. Similarly, yet conversely, the spectrum of “acceptable” gender behaviors for boys has not expanded, and while male heterosexuality is encouraged, acceptable, and valued, homosexuality is not.” (Mandel & Shakeshaft, 2000)

Addressing/Moving Forward. Challenge the norms of gender Addressing/Moving Forward Challenge the norms of gender roles/attributes Cultural literacy – critical perspective about identity

Sexual Orientation. Definition: “The cumulative experience and Sexual Orientation Definition: “The cumulative experience and interaction of erotic fantasy, romantic- emotional feelings, and sexual behavior directed toward one or both genders” (Kauth & Kalichman, 1995). Theories Biological Vs. Learned Theory

Sexual Diversity in Education Statistics GLEN Stats for NC What is surprising, or not surprising to you and why? What do these statistics say about bullying and its effects on students? What can teachers do? LAUSD Curriculum

What is the purpose of school? Wrap Up What is the purpose of school? What can we do to combat these biases and make school an environment where our students are appreciated regardless of their gender or sexual orientation? CONCLUSON

Exit Slip 1. What can you do in order to make your classroom more inclusive of LGBT students? 2. What is the theory that suggests that heterosexuals are “normal” people, and how can we go about combating this biased perspective?   3. Name one way in which either male or female students are discriminated against, and how you would deal with that discrimination in your classroom. CONCLUSON

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