American Organizations:
South African Organizations:
Resources
Here, you will find lists of resources for both students and teachers. Some resources are most helpful to Americans, and others, to South Africans. However, almost every resource here can be utilized by people around the world!
References
Bochicchio, L., Carmichael, A. J., Veldhuis, C., & Stefancic, A. (2023). What We Lose When We “Don't Say Gay”: Generational Shifts in Sexual Identity and Gender. Social Work, swad006. https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swad006
Brown, M. (2022, August 30). STUDENT VOICE: Middle schooler says LGBTQ+ clubs in schools for queer students are a lifeline. The Hechinger Report. http://hechingerreport.org/student-voice-middle-schooler-says-lgbtq-clubs-in-schools-for-queer-students-are-a-lifeline/
Carbonaro, G. (2023, February 10). Georgia Republicans push bill to force schools to out transgender children. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/georgia-republicans-push-bill-force-schools-out-transgender-children-1780302
Davids, N., & Matebeni, Z. (2017). Queer politics and intersectionality in South Africa. Safundi, 18(2), 161‐167. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533171.2016.1270015
Driving Queer Inclusivity in South African Schools ‐ Students For A Better Future. (n.d.). Retrieved February 13, 2023, from https://www.studentsforabetterfuture.co.za/driving-queer-inclusivity-in-south-african-schools/
Francis, D. A., & McEwen, H. (2022, November 18). LGBTIQ learners at risk in South Africa as conservative Christian groups fight plans for safer schools. The Conversation. http://theconversation.com/lgbtiq-learners-at-risk-in-south-africa-as-conservative-christian-groups-fight-plans-for-safer-schools-194823
Francis, D., & Monakali, E. (2021). ‘Lose the Act': Pedagogical implications drawn from transgender and non-binary learners' experiences of schooling. Pedagogy, Culture & Society, 29(5), 715‐731. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681366.2021.1912159
Iacovelli, J. (2022). The Importance of Queer Joy in the Classroom. English Journal, High School Edition, 111(5), 93‐96.
Kline, N. S., Griner, S. B., Neelamegam, M., Webb, N. J., Morales, J. J., & Rhodes, S. D. (2022). Responding to “Don't Say Gay” Laws in the US: Research Priorities and Considerations for Health Equity. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 19(4), 1397‐1402. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-022-00773-0
Know Your Rights | LGBTQ Rights. (n.d.). American Civil Liberties Union. Retrieved February 15, 2023, from https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/lgbtq-rights
Lavietes, M. (2022, February 20). Politicians target LGBTQ kids in national erasure campaign from classrooms to sports fields. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/book-bans-dont-say-gay-bill-lgbtq-kids-feel-erased-classroom-rcna15819
Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislature. (n.d.). American Civil Liberties Union. Retrieved February 12, 2023, from https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights
McEwen, H. (2019, November 7). America's right is lobbying against South Africa's sex education syllabus. The Conversation. http://theconversation.com/americas-right-is-lobbying-against-south-africas-sex-education-syllabus-126356
Mhaka, T. (n.d.). Africa's LGBTQ communities need more protection and support. Retrieved February 13, 2023, from https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/4/30/africas-lgbtq-communities-need-more-protection-and-support
Obergefell v. Hodges | Summary, History, Ruling, & Facts | Britannica. (2023, January 22). https://www.britannica.com/event/Obergefell-v-Hodges
Research, C. E. (2015, June 19). LGBTQ Rights Milestones Fast Facts. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2015/06/19/us/lgbt-rights-milestones-fast-facts/index.html
Schey, R. (2022). Queer and trans youth (not) knowing: Experiences of epistemic (in)justice in the context of an LGBTQ+-inclusive secondary curriculum. English Teaching: Practice & Critique, 21(4), 428‐442. https://doi.org/10.1108/ETPC-04-2022-0054
South African education and queer students. (2013, July 1). https://www.ru.ac.za/criticalstudies/latestnews/southafricaneducationandqueerstudents.html
Teen suicides are a clarion call to protect queer children. (2022, September 8). The Mail & Guardian. https://mg.co.za/opinion/2022-09-08-teen-suicides-are-a-clarion-call-to-protect-queer-children/