Teachers’ Readiness for Normalizing Students with LGBT Identities

Authors

  • Poonam Sharma Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences, Amity University Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Seema Sharma Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, Haryana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/1003.206

Keywords:

Teachers readiness, LGBT Normalizing, inclusive education

Abstract

Article aimed to study the teachers’ readiness for normalizing students with LGBT identities in the educational setup. 76 teachers from Government and private sectors across India participated the survey.  Google form was used for data collection.  Of the total sample, 11.8% teachers were unaware of the term “Homosexuality”. 14.5% considered homosexuality as abnormal. 13.2% believed LGBT as a “western concept”. 25% reported it “against Indian culture”. Study emphasizes on the importance of awareness and sensitization trainings for teachers in prevention and management of negative psychosocial and academic consequences faced by this student community as an imperative part of inclusive education.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Poonam Sharma, & Seema Sharma. (2022). Teachers’ Readiness for Normalizing Students with LGBT Identities. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 10(3). https://doi.org/10.25215/1003.206

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022): Volume 10, Issue 3, July-September, 2022

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