Lateral violence and its effects on the health of sexual minority pre-service teachers in township schools in South Africa
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Sexual minority pre-service teachers in South Africa experience lateral violence, primarily from school management and in-service teachers. This negatively impacts their health and highlights a need for diversity training in schools.
Area Of Science
- Education
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background
- Teaching is identified as a high-risk occupation for lateral violence.
- Lateral violence involves harmful behaviors from colleagues in equal or lower positions.
- There is limited research on sexual minority teachers in South African schools.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore and describe the experiences of lateral violence among sexual minority pre-service teachers.
- To investigate the impact of lateral violence on the health of these teachers in township schools.
- To address the paucity of research concerning sexual minority educators in South Africa.
Main Methods
- A phenomenological approach was utilized.
- Eight sexual minority pre-service teachers participated in in-depth interviews.
- Data captured day-to-day experiences during teaching practice.
Main Results
- Sexual minority pre-service teachers reported experiencing lateral violence.
- Incidents predominantly originated from school management and in-service teachers.
- Reported consequences included negative mental, physical, and social health impacts.
Conclusions
- Lateral violence against sexual minority pre-service teachers occurs in South African township schools.
- These experiences negatively affect the health and well-being of pre-service teachers.
- Professional development on sexuality and gender diversity is crucial for school staff.
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