Citation

van Wormer K, McKinney R. Adolescence 2003; 38(151): 409-420.

Affiliation

Department of Social Work, University of Northern Iowa, 36 Sabin Hall, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614, USA. vanwormer@uni.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Libra Publishers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14768989

Abstract

In recognition of the fact that heterosexism is one of the most significant realities of adolescents' day-to-day experiences in school, this paper examines the school environment in terms of disempowering and empowering aspects. It is argued that failure to take a proactive stance to help youth with gender identity issues is a major cause of psychological problems, leading in some cases to suicide, alcohol and other drug abuse, and homelessness.

Language: en