Date of Graduation
Spring 5-19-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in International and Multicultural Education (IME)
College/School
School of Education
Department/Program
International and Multicultural Education (IME)
First Advisor
David Donahue
Abstract
Queer youth face many obstacles and challenges, including unsafe conditions while in school and a lack of inclusive curriculum. Queer Theory, which disrupts and challenges the norms and heteronormativity of our current systematic, norm-based systems, helps us imagine what schools might look like if they support LGBTQIA+ youth.Using content analysis, I created my own protocols to analyze the handbooks and websites of three Sacramento area school districts. The findings indicated that all three school districts are providing some essential information in their handbooks and in their district websites for supporting Queer youth. There is still much work to be done to provide Queer youth with the support and services that they need to navigate the educational system.
Recommended Citation
Aguirre Noriega, Jisel Suguey, "Are school districts supporting Queer high school students? A document analysis of Sacramento school district handbooks and websites" (2022). Master's Theses. 1413.
https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/1413
