Language Arts and Literature
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GLBTQ
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see above
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I'm here, I'm queer, what the hell do I read? |
A great resource for YA Literature |
Books |
This is a list both of books we've read and books we've yet to read, grouped according to age. Lower Middle Upper |
Social Studies/History
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When Did it Happen: An LGBT History Lesson |
From GLSEN, this activity is adaptable for different grade levels as an introduction to LGBT rights history. |
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Two Families Grapple with Son's Gender Preference
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Park Alumni Alix Spiegel '89 produced these pieces for National Public Radio. The first is about the American Psychological Association's decision that homosexuality is not a mental illness.
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Nabozny vs. Podelsny
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"a precedent setting 1996 case that established that a school district may be held accountable for failing to protect a student from anti-LGBT harassment and abuse. This is the brief for the federal appeals case that set the precedent, and it includes the horrific detail of Jamie Nabozny's abuse at the hands of classmates and of the failure of educators in his Ashland, WI school system to protect and support him."
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Fine Arts
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GLBTQ
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See above- the Arts Section is incredibly rich. One can Dig through the Arts section or search with terms like "photography Post Stonewall"
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Catherine Opie
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Photographer Catherine Opie is known both for her photographs that question gender stereotypes AND as a landscape photographer. She was quoted in the NYT review of her work as saying “I am an American photographer, I have represented this country and this culture. And I’m glad that there is a queer, out, dyke artist that’s being called an American photographer.” She recently had a solo show at the Guggenheim in New York where their educational staff created this fantastic lesson plan about stereotypes. |
Mathematics
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US Census Data on Married-Couple and Unmarried Partner Households |
This document could be useful when generating graphs or doing data-analysis. |
Biography of Alan Turing |
A short biography from GLBTQ.com about the brilliant British gay mathematician who, among other things, cracked German codes during World War II. |
Science
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"What the Gay Brain Looks Like" from Time Magazine, 2008
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This brief article summarizes some recent research findings about anatomical differences discovered between gay and straight brains.
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Scans See "Gay Brain" Difference |
This article from the BBC, about the research mentioned above, offers a more in-depth explanation of the research. |
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NARTH - National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality
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For opposing viewpoints, this is a purportedly scientific anti-gay research institution.
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81 Words
Two Families Grapple with Son's Gender Preference
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Park Alumni Alix Spiegel '89 produced these pieces for National Public Radio |
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Modern Language
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De Nuestra Casa a la Escuela
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Pagina web para traducir de PFLAG
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Spanish Literature |
An article from GLTBQ.com with many references to gay themes in Spanish literature, primarily from the 20th century. |
French Literature: 19th Century |
An article from GLBTQ.com about gay themes and gender issues in 19th century French literature. |
French Literature: 20th Century
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An article from GLBTQ.com about gay themes and gender issues in 20th century French literature. |
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Sports
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A list of Out Athletes |
From OutSports.com, this list contains brief bios of many out athletes. What's really interesting is that there are almost no bios of MLB, NBA, NFL or NHL players...why is that? |
Reducing Gender Stereotyping and Homophobia in Sports |
A lesson plan from Teaching Tolerance that offers different lesson plans for different age groups. |
Reasons why Coaches Need to Address Anti-LGBT Bias in Athletics |
A short statement from GLSEN |
College Team Learns a Lesson in Acceptance |
New York Times article about Andrew McIntosh and his experience coming out as a captain of his lacrosse team. |
College Lacrosse Player Comes Out to His Team |
Outsports.com article about Andrew McIntosh |
Sean Coyne: Creating Safe Spaces for Gay Athletes
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Article about a Bucknell hurdlerer who started a Safe Space training program for sports teams at the school. |
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