Journal article
LGBTQ-Affirmative Teaching at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Understanding Program Directors' Views
Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, Vol.22(1), pp.131-142
2017
Abstract
Research suggests an encouraging number of social work educators use affirmative practice approaches in the classroom. Although a small number of studies have explored the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) climate at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU), research on baccalaureate social work program directors' understanding of LGBTQ-affirmative climates at HBCUs is virtually nonexistent to date. This study sought to address the gap by exploring baccalaureate program directors' perceptions about the teaching of LGBTQ-affirmative practice at HBCUs. We found that some HBCU social work program directors felt their programs prepare students to support the makeup of LGBTQ families, verbalize respect for LGBTQ people, and challenge misinformation about LGBTQ people. Fewer participants reported their programs prepare students to help LGBTQ clients develop positive identities or reduce shame. We review the results of the exploratory study and make recommendations for program directors' roles in helping set a vision that supports LGBTQ diversity.
Details
- Title
- LGBTQ-Affirmative Teaching at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Understanding Program Directors' Views
- Authors
- Trevor G Gates (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawCamille R Quinn (Author) - Ohio State University, United StatesMelvin L Phillips Jr. (Author) - Western New Mexico University, United States
- Publication details
- Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, Vol.22(1), pp.131-142
- Publisher
- Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
- Date published
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.18084/1084-7219.22.1.131
- ISSN
- 1084-7219; 1084-7219
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451425402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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