Author

Haskell, Rebecca

Burtch, Brian

Place of Publication

Halifax, NS

Publisher

Fernwood Publishing

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Paperback: 126 pages

Subject

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Issues

LGBT

Education. Schools

Bullying

Abstract

Bullying in schools has garnered significant attention recently, but little has been said about the bullying of homosexuals and transexual students in Canadian high schools. This book fills that gap by exploring the experiences of youth who identify or are identified as "queer." Based on interviews with recent high school graduates in British Columbia, these researchers provide stories of physical, verbal, and emotional harassment in this group and offer insights into the negative outcomes that result from the experience of being bullied. On the other hand, however, these young people were not helpless victims: many learned to rely on resistance, inner strength, and true friends. In the last chapter, the authors make recommendations for handling homophobic and transphobic bullying in high schools and supporting students who experience this form of harassment.

ISBN

9781552663783

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GA 600 HAS 2010

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Author

Van Camp, Richard

Auchter, Chris

Publisher

Indigenous Story Studio

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

graphic novel; 40 p.

Subject

Young Adults Sexuality

Public Health and Safety

Aboriginal Health

Abstract

A range of issues are covered in this sexual health comic book, from respect and communication in relationships, to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, two-spirit people and sexual health as a career or youth led project.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GL 500 VA 2011

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