Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents viii
3. List of Tables x
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. 1. Pride and Professionalism: The Dilemmas of Gay and Lesbian Teachers 1
6. 2. “Like a Fox Guarding the Henhouse”: The History of LGBTs in the Teaching Profession 35
7. 3. Splitters, Knitters, and Quitters: Pathways to Identity Making 58
8. 4. Dangerous Disclosures: The Legal, Cultural, and Embodied Considerations of Coming Out 94
9. 5. “A Bizarre or Flamboyant Character”: Homonormativity in the Classroom 131
10. 6. Racialized Discourses of Homophobia: Using Race to Predict and Discredit Discrimination 154
11. 7. From Gay-Friendly to Queer-Friendly: New Possibilities for Schools 181
12. Appendix A: Methodology 195
13. Appendix B: Interview Schedule for Teachers 211
14. Notes 213
15. References 229
16. Index 249