School's Out: The Impact of Gay and Lesbian Issues on America's Schools [Paperback]

Dan Woog (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000

Evaluating the weight of gay and lesbian issues on contemporary education, a study based on interviews with three hundred gay and straight educators, students, and parents details their positive and negative experiences. Original. IP.

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From the Village People to porn videos, the unvarnished virility of the working man is a popular gay icon that has fueled millions of masturbatory fantasies. Journalist Woog (Friends & Family: True Stories of Gay America's Straight Allies) reveals that there is a painful dichotomy between macho stereotypes and real men in the workplace. The author profiles 36 gay men in professions that run the gamut from truck drivers, masons, and firemen to doctors, lawyers, and even Christian bookstore clerks and country music singers. These men's work lives are neither glamorous nor sexy. Closeted workers are forced to listen to, and even commiserate with, antigay slurs lest their sexuality be revealed, while others who are more open have found surprising acceptance and support. Woog allows each man to speak for himself while subtly highlighting both the individuality and the commonality of his subjects' experiences in compassionate, nonjudgmental prose. The result is a clear depiction of the limits of tolerance of gays in the workplace and society at large in contemporary North America. Highly recommended for gay studies collections in all libraries. Richard J. Violette, Special Libraries Cataloguing, Victoria, B.C.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Alyson Books; 1st edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555832490
• ISBN-13: 978-1555832490
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,500,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truth be told, December 9, 2000

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U2pop "u2pop" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: School's Out: The Impact of Gay and Lesbian Issues on America's Schools (Paperback)

Woog has written a truly wonderful book. It is a direct back hand to the outrageous notion that there are no gay people in todays education. Through a series of interviews, Woog tells the story of gay students, teachers and educators who came out in school and have worked to educated others. America has this great notion that their schools are gay free, but this book slaps them all in the face. If your an educator, student, straight or gay, i think you'll find this book is filled with great insight and knowledge. No matter what sexuality you are.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Afterthoughts, July 28, 2000

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Ron Kee (Macon,Georgia,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: School's Out: The Impact of Gay and Lesbian Issues on America's Schools (Paperback)

Overall,this is an resource for anyone to keep on hand,especially if you know anyone struggling with their homosexuality.The passages give personal accounts of coming to terms with accepting homosexuality as an integral part of ones life.The stories tend to have positive outcomes for the individuals,which could prove to be beneficial for those who have had less than favorable response to thier lifestyles.In the final section,organizations are discussed,thier beginnings as well as the various ways they can be of assistance,not only gay and lesbian teachers and students,but the straight community as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 1 in 10, June 17, 2000

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pat eberz (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: School's Out: The Impact of Gay and Lesbian Issues on America's Schools (Paperback)

This book was a series of true stories about gay and lesbian kids, teachers, counselors, coaches, and principals. It brought home the issues surrounding the plight of gay's in our school. It also gave some programs that have been started around the country. Excellent look into what g/l's have to deal with everyday in our school.