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Diversity and safety on campus @ Western: Heterosexism and cissexism in higher education
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-20, 17:41 authored by Nicole AsquithNicole Asquith, Ferfolia, T, Brady, B, Hanckel, BDiscrimination, harassment and violence can vitiate staff and students’ experiences of education and work. Although there is increasing knowledge about these experiences in primary and secondary education, very little is known about them in higher education. This paper draws from landmark research that examines the interpersonal, educational and socio-cultural perspectives that prevail about sexuality and gender diversity on an Australian university campus. In this paper we focus on three aspects of the broader research findings: the heterosexism and cissexism experienced by sexuality and gender diverse students and staff at the university; their actions and responses to these experiences; and the impact of these experiences on victims. The research demonstrates that although the university is generally safe, sexuality and gender diverse students and staff experience heterosexist and cissexist discrimination, which can have negative ramifications on their workplace and learning experiences.
History
Publication title
International Review of VictimologyVolume
25Pagination
320-340ISSN
0269-7580Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
Sage Publications Ltd.Place of publication
United KingdomRights statement
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