Special Issue: The Challenges and Opportunities of Including the LGBTQ Community in Catholic Education
Introduction
In this Special Issue, authors focus on the important topic of the challenges and opportunities of including the LGBTQ community. This Special Issue received permission from the Governing Board given the lack of research on the topic. Submitted manuscripts went through blind peer-review and editorial board review. In addition to the peer-reviewed manuscripts in this Special Issue, readers will also enjoy book reviews and a commentary. Taken together, this Special Issue focuses on the need for dialogue about this important topic.Articles
Introduction to the Special Issue: The Challenges and Opportunities of Including the LGBTQ Community in Catholic Education
Karen Huchting and Emily Fisher
“You’re Not Like Everyone Else”: Sexual Orientation Microaggressions at a Catholic University
Bryce E. Hughes
Homophobia in Catholic schools: An exploration of teachers’ rights and experiences in Canada and Australia
Tonya D. Callaghan and Lisa van Leent
Possibilities for Trans-Affirming Policy Potential: A Case Study of a Canadian Catholic School
Lindsay Herriot and Tonya D. Callaghan
Book Reviews
Book Review: Homophobia in the Hallways: Heterosexism and Transphobia in Canadian Catholic Schools
Roy Quinto
Book Review: Safe Is Not Enough: Better Schools for LGBTQ Students
Danielle Hernandez
Response
Commentary
Martin Connell S.J.
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