Lesbian and gay teachers’ experiences of ‘coming out’ in Irish schools
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11166196 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Aoife Neary (0000-0003-1196-6487, University of Limerick, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 583-602 |
| Publication date | 2013-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Journal of Sociology of Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0142-5692 • E-ISSN: 1465-3346 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01425692.2012.722281 |
| OpenAlex | W1974411262 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 53 |
| References cited | 42 |
Lesbian, gay and bisexual teachers have struggled with managing their sexual identities in contexts where heteronormative policing has resulted in deep silences and misrepresentation. However, many teachers have tried to counter this by ‘coming out’ or engaging with a process of disclosure. This paper draws on qualitative research with eight self-identified lesbian and gay teachers in primary and second-level schools in Ireland. Findings suggest that, for these teachers, the process of disclosure is valuable and fulfils a desire for openness and honesty. However, they continue to struggle with their teacher identities and aspects of their school culture. This paper argues that the complexities faced by these teachers in negotiating the process of disclosure are an illustration of the privileged position afforded heterosexuality in the Irish education system and the dividends that accrue to those who occupy a ‘normal’ sexual identity
Irish · Lesbian · Pedagogy · Sociology · Sociology of Education · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Research in Social Sciences
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| Unique citing works | 53 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4,42 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 52 |