Beyond Sympathy: Rethinking the Impact of Education on Homophobia and Heterosexual Privilege
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1Department of Elementary School Teacher Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia.
Abstract:
This article critiques an educational intervention aimed at teaching heterosexual university students in Nigeria about homophobia, heterosexual privilege, and LGB inclusion. While positive outcomes were observed, including increased awareness and empathy toward LGB individuals, the article highlights challenges in altering deeply ingrained attitudes and the limitations of the methods used. The critique also addresses the assumption that awareness alone can prompt attitudinal change and emphasizes the need for structural and intersectional approaches to foster more sustainable change.
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