Addressing homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools, colleges and universities

Glazzard, Jonathan

Abstract

This chapter addresses homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) bullying in schools, colleges and universities. It provides a useful definition of this kind of bullying and provides guidance to schools, colleges and universities to support them in recognising and addressing it. Educational institutions play a critical role in protecting all children from bullying. Bullying, which is based on protected characteristics such as perceived or actual sexual orientation or gender identity, is a form of discrimination which contravenes the Equality Act (2010) in the United Kingdom (UK) and therefore schools, colleges and universities have a legal duty to eradicate it. Schools in the UK are required by law to have an anti-bullying policy. This should provide clear guidance to staff on how to recognise homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and how to address it. Protecting children from harm is the responsibility of all members of staff. It is therefore critical that staff undertake professional learning and development to help them identify the signs of HBT bullying and to empower them to address it.

Citation

Glazzard, J. (2024). Addressing homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools, colleges and universities. In M. Carotenuto (Ed.), Mental Health of Children and Adolescents in the 21st Century. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1005376

• Online Publication Date: May 9, 2024
• Publication Date: Oct 16, 2024
• Deposit Date: Apr 15, 2024
• Publisher: IntechOpen
• Book Title: Mental Health of Children and Adolescents in the 21st Century
• Chapter Number: 6
• ISBN: 9780854665181 ; 9780854665174
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1005376
• Keywords: LGBTQ+; Bullying; Homophobia; Biphobia; Transphobia
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4625139
• Publisher URL: https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/1183334
• Contract Date: Apr 15, 2024