QUEERING MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

In the past 50 years, acceptance of divergent sexual orientations has been boldly advocated in many parts of the world (Byard, Kosciw, & Bartkiewicz, 2013). These sexual orientations include homosexuality and bisexuality, as well as the gender identity of transgender, all of which can be grouped under the colloquial term of "queer." During this same period, steps have been taken to reduce prejudice and discrimination against individuals who identify as queer, however this sexual minority group continues to experience harassment and social exclusion.