WL08/27: LGBTQ Caucus

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Conference Information

WE LEARN 5th Annual (Net)Working Gathering & Conference on Women & Literacy
Building Alliances / Construyendo Alianzas

March 7- 8, 2008
Fordham University at Lincoln Center
New York City

Co-sponsored with WE LEARN by the Fordham University Graduate School of Education

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Conference Mission

Women continue to be separated by culture, language, literacy, geography; our differences are profound. The daily lives of women in adult basic/literacy education remain especially complex due to inequities based on race, class, gender, and other diversities. This year’s conference will explore the differences that divide women and look to ways of building alliances across those differences.

To access the WE LEARN web page click here http://www.litwomen.org/welearn.html

To access the WE LEARN web page about the conference http://www.litwomen.org/conference.html

To access the WE LEARN web page about the sessions http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2008/schedule.html#block1

Click here for information about Caucus Groups that will meet during the Conference WE LEARN 2008 Caucus Groups

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LGBTQ Resources

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues in Adult Basic/Literacy Education
Resource List
Prepared by Mev Miller, Ed.D.
WE LEARN (Women Expanding Literacy Education Action Resource Network)
www.litwomen.org/welearn.html
Last Updated: November, 2007

ARTICLES & RESOURCES

  • Ahlstrom, C. (1999). Putting Lesbian and Gay Families in the Picture. In Taking Risks. Connections: A Journal of Adult Literacy, vol. 8, edited by M. Merson and S. Reuys, pp. 18-22. Boston, MA: Adult Literacy Resource Institute, Summer 1999. (ERIC: ED434249). Describes English-as-a-second-language class activities that reflect awareness of the diversity of family structures and the issues and concerns of lesbian and gay families.
  • Change Agent #19, Women & Literacy (2004). Homophobia in the Classroom: One Teacher’s response, Cynthia Peters (p. 57) and Coming Out to Students, Deborah Schwartz, p. 58). http://nelrc.org/changeagent/pdf/issue19.pdf
  • Fedele, M. (2002). Addressing diversity: Gay, lesbian, bisexual & trangendered concerns in the adult education classroom. Literacy Update published by Literacy Assistance Center, New York City, 11(8), 1 & 9.
  • Hart, E.L. (1988). Literacy and the lesbian/gay learner. In Parmeter, S-H. & Reti, I., (eds.). The Lesbian in front of the classroom: Writings by lesbian teachers (30-43). Santa Cruz: HerBooks. (This book is out-of-print and may be hard to find.)
  • Hill, Robert J. (1995). Gay discourse in adult education: A Critical review. Adult Education Journal 35(3): 142-158.
  • Johnston, Annie. (Winter, 1998). Out front. Rethinking Schools 13(2). An ‘out' high school teacher discusses what schools can do to fight the pervasive problem with homophobia. Available on the Internet:

http://www.rethinkingschools.org/archive/13_02/gay.shtml [NOTE: Rethinking Schools has many articles on lesbian/gay teaching issues. Go to their site & seek keywords: http://www.rethinkingschools.org/archive/index.shtml]

  • Kerka, S. (2001). Adult education and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities. Trends & Issues Alert No. 21. (ED449375) Also on the internet:

http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2/content_storage_01/0000000b/80/24/8f/18.pdf

  • Kinder, Deborah Jean (1998). To follow your heart: Coming out through literacy. English Journal, 88 (2), 63-69.
  • King, K.P. (2003) Changing from the Inside Out: Transformative Learning and the Development of GLBT Sexual Identities among Adults in Queer Histories: Exploring Fugitive Forms of Social Knowledge. Edited by Bob Hill. ERIC ED478442

http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?accno=ED478442

  • Nelson, C. (1999). "Sexual Identities in ESL: Queer Theory and Classroom Inquiry." TESOL Quarterly 33 (3): 371-391.
  • Open Communities, Open Minds: Peer Leadership Promoting Safety for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth. ed. Diane Norcio, Miriam Messinger and Ralph Fuccillo. Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Prevention Support Services, The Medical Foundation, 1995. Provides training to youth and adults so that they can positively influence others in their various environments to create safety for all youth regardless of sexual orientation. Supports an eight session training including lists of prep material, overview of each session, worksheets, discussion guides and information sheets.
  • Safe Zone Ally Training Packet: www.ndsu.edu/memorial_union/programs/safe_zone/
  • Schweers, C.W. (1997). Resources and ideas for working with gay/lesbian themes in the ESL classroom. ERIC (ED411690).
  • Snelbecker, K & Meyer, T. (1999). Dealing with Sexual Orientation in the Classroom. The Change Agent #8.
  • Tackling Gay Issues in School: A Resource Module. Mitchell, Leif ed. Planned Parenthood of Connecticut, Inc. 1999. Background information, curriculum and extracurricular activities. Suggestions for handling prejudices and harassment in the classroom, supporting gay students and making the school environment inclusive.


NON-FICTION FOR ADULT NEW READERS

  • Becoming visible: a reader in gay & lesbian history for high school & college students, Kevin Jennings, Ed., Alyson Publication, 1994.
  • Growing Up Gay/Growing Up Lesbian: A Literary Anthology, Bennet Singer. New York: New Press, 1994. Description: This excellent anthology includes over 50 essays, poems, and coming-of-age stories by teenagers and established writers, from James Baldwin to Rita Mae Brown, some excerpted from classic full-length works.
  • What if Someone I Know Is Gay?: Answers to Questions about Gay and Lesbian People, Eric Marcus, New York: Price Stern, Sloan, 2000. Description: Using a question and answer format, this book candidly answers questions about being gay, lesbian or bisexual. This easier-to-read book is primarily written for teens but may be usable with adults.


FICTION FOR NEW ADULT READERS

  • Crybaby Butch, Judith Frank. Ann Arbor, MI: Firebrand Books, 2004. Drawing on her experience as an adult literacy tutor, Judith Frank's first novel traces the difficult and sometimes hilarious connection between two butches of different generations – an adult literacy teacher and her older, working-class student.
  • Love Rules: True-to-Life Series from Hamilton High, Marilyn Reynolds. CA: Morning Glory Press, 2001. Description: This young adult novel portrays the widespread effects of Kit's decision to come out of the closet and live openly and honestly while still in high school.
  • Push: A Novel, Sapphire. New York: Vintage, 1997. Description: The story focuses on Precious Jones, a 16-year-old and pregnant by her father with her second child, meets a determined and highly radical literacy teacher who takes her on a journey of transformation and redemption. The teacher is a lesbian.
  • Working Parts: (A Novel), Lucy Jane Bledsoe, Seattle, WA: Seal Press, 1997. Description: Lesbian cyclist Lori Taylor is a likable, top-notch bicycle mechanic and a smart, exceedingly charming woman. And, she cannot read. Among other things, this story follows her struggle towards literacy.

VIDEOS

  • De Colores - Lesbian and Gay Latinos: Stories of Strength, Family & Love is a bilingual documentary about how Latino families are replacing the deep roots of homophobia with the even deeper roots of love and tolerance. (VHS)
  • I Exist is a 56-minute documentary exploring individual journeys of Lesbian and Gay people of Middle Eastern cultures living in the United States. (VHS)
  • It’s Elementary: Talking about Gay Issues in School. Women’s Educational Media. 1996. It’s Elementary urges educators and parent to re-think their assumptions and shows what actually happens when elementary school teachers lead class discussions that address anti-gay prejudice. 1 hr. 17 m.(VHS).
  • That’s a Family: A Film for Kids about Family Diversity. Women’s Educational Media. 2000. This video helps elementary school students sharpen their sense of who they are while broadening their understanding of others. 35m. (Kit- VHS and discussion/teaching guide.)

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) is New England's leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression. http://www.glad.org/
  • GLSEN (Gay/Lesbian/Straight Education Network) National Organization dedicated to making schools safe for all students, especially GLBT youth: www.glsen.org
  • The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Friends Caucus (LGBTF) of TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)

http://www.tesol.org/mbr/caucuses/lgbf.html

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