Proposal Title
The Effect of GSAs in High Schools
Abstract
How does the presence of GSAs in high schools affect students and overall school atmosphere? This paper delves into how the presence of GSAs in schools has a number of positive effects on students as well as on the overall school atmosphere (Deming et al.). This leads to improved student health and safety in addition to students sense of comfort and safety in their school (Ioverno et al.). These positive changes affect both LGBTQ+ and straight students attending schools where GSAs are present (Poteat et al.).
Start Date
28-3-2018 12:10 PM
End Date
28-3-2018 1:00 PM
Presentation Type
Poster
Disciplines
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies | Secondary Education
Full Text of Presentation
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The Effect of GSAs in High Schools
U-Hall 2-078 or Atrium
How does the presence of GSAs in high schools affect students and overall school atmosphere? This paper delves into how the presence of GSAs in schools has a number of positive effects on students as well as on the overall school atmosphere (Deming et al.). This leads to improved student health and safety in addition to students sense of comfort and safety in their school (Ioverno et al.). These positive changes affect both LGBTQ+ and straight students attending schools where GSAs are present (Poteat et al.).
