SOGI statements and LGBT+ student care in Christian schools

This article discusses a sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) statement widely used in Christian schools in light of its expressed commitment to treating all persons with compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. I argue that this commitment is undermined by other parts of the state...

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Main Author: Smith, Julia (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2021
In: International journal of Christianity & education
Year: 2021, Volume: 25, Issue: 3, Pages: 290-309
Further subjects:B Gender Identity
B Sexual Orientation
B SOGI
B Christian Schools
B LGBT+
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Summary:This article discusses a sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) statement widely used in Christian schools in light of its expressed commitment to treating all persons with compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. I argue that this commitment is undermined by other parts of the statement which fail to address, and even exacerbate, the harms LGBT+ students experience in schools. I suggest revisions to the SOGI statement and a range of practices that would improve LGBT+ student safety and support in Christian schools that hold a traditional view of marriage.
ISSN:2056-998X
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of Christianity & education
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/20569971211005487