Presencia y Tratamiento de las No-Heterosexualidades en la Educación Afectiva-Sexual

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to gain an in-depth understanding of the inclusion/ exclusion of non-hegemonic, affective-sexual identities in sex and affective education, based on the extent of their presence and how they are treated. The research was conducted from a qualitative perspective, using the case study research method. Findings show that the education practices examined in this study only treat these identities superficially, and often reproduce exclusionary, discriminatory or stigmatizing values. These findings reveal the need for non-heterosexual, affective-sexual relationships to be systematically included in our educational practices, to the same extent, and with the same depth of content, as heterosexual relationships, in order to avoid contributing to the exclusion of non-heterosexual persons, or to the reproduction and legitimization of heterocentric, stigmatizing, homophobic values and attitudes among students.

Violence Against LGBTIQ+ People at Universities: The Need to Uncover a Silent Reality

“…In 2020, the rate of hate crimes related to sexual orientation or gender identity increased by 19.8%, representing the highest proportion in the last 5 years (Ministerio de Interior, 2020). However, although there is evidence of homophobia and transphobia in youth environments, there is little evidence or research at educational institutions and even less in regard to universities (Gallardo-Nieto et al, 2021; García-Orriols & Torrebadella-Flix, 2019; Granero Andújar & García Gómez, 2019).…”