Discover 'Sexual Cultures in Aotearoa NZ Education', a pivotal paperback that delves deep into the intricate relationships between sexual orientation, gender identity, and the educational landscape in New Zealand. Authored by Alexandra Gunn & Lee Smith, this insightful 256-page book highlights the significant gap between New Zealand's reputation as a ‘gay-friendly’ nation and the realities faced within educational institutions. While New Zealand boasts advanced human rights legislation, the assumption of heterosexuality as the norm often marginalizes other sexual orientations in early childhood, schools, and tertiary settings. This collection of research challenges educators, parents, and students to foster an inclusive, socially just environment that celebrates sexual and gender diversity. Contributors from various sectors share their compelling findings and perspectives, urging a collective resistance against entrenched discriminatory practices. Ideal for educators, policymakers, and advocates for equality, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in social justice in education and creating supportive spaces for all identities in Aotearoa. With dimensions of 150 x 230 mm and a publication date of 01-12-2015, this brand-new paperback from Otago University Press is in stock and ready for fast delivery. We are delighted to combine shipping, ensuring you receive this critical resource without unexpected import charges or taxes, as Smartfox NZ is proudly based in Auckland.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 150 x 230 mm
Pages: 256
Bind: paperback
Author: Alexandra Gunn & Lee Smith (Ed. Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 01-12-2015

Aotearoa New Zealand was recently rated by the Lonely Planet travel guide as the second most ‘gay friendly’ country in the world, with some of the most advanced human rights legislation. Research suggests, however, that New Zealand’s relatively ‘inclusive’ social climate is not always reflected in our educational settings. This book explores how the assumption that heterosexuality is the norm operates in education, and the discriminatory effects of this for teachers, for students, and for parents, in early childhood education, schools, tertiary and alternative settings. How can education settings become more socially just sites of inclusion for sexual and gender diversity? Contributors from a wide range of sectors discuss their research and invite others to join them in resisting the many injustices perpetuated by the unchecked discriminatory discourses that have shaped New Zealand education historically, and which continue to do so today.

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