Messy, Butch, and Queer: LGBTQ Youth and the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Shannon D. Snapp; Jennifer M. Hoenig; Amanda Fields; Stephen T. Russell

doi:10.1177/0743558414557625

Messy, Butch, and Queer: LGBTQ Youth and the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Shannon D. Snapp, Jennifer M. Hoenig, Amanda Fields, Stephen T. Russell

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Abstract

Emerging evidence suggests that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth experience disparate treatment in schools that may result in criminal sanctions. In an effort to understand the pathways that push youth out of schools, we conducted focus groups with youth (n = 31) from Arizona, California, and Georgia, and we interviewed adult advocates from across the United States (n = 19). Independent coders used MAXQDA to organize and code data. We found that LGBTQ youth are punished for public displays of affection and violating gender norms. Youth often experience a hostile school climate, may fight to protect themselves, and are frequently blamed for their own victimization. Family rejection and homelessness facilitate entry in the school-to-prison pipeline. Narratives highlight new opportunities to challenge inequity in schools.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	57-82
Number of pages	26
Journal	Journal of Adolescent Research
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0743558414557625
State	Published - Jan 19 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bullying
Intersectionality
LGBTQ youth
School discipline
School-to-prison pipeline
Victimization
Zero-tolerance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Developmental and Educational Psychology
Sociology and Political Science

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