University Students’ Experience of Homophobia and Heterosexism in Tertiary Accommodation in New Zealand

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University Students’ Experience of Homophobia and Heterosexism in Tertiary Accommodation in New Zealand

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Victoria University of Wellington

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Description

This research looks at the way LGBT people live in university Halls of Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. I research homophobia, heteronormativity, bullying and its effects, including suicidality and how this can be overcome. Using an online questionnaire aimed at first year halls residents (128) I was able to collect information on how they viewed homophobia, whether they thought it happened in their hall and reporting of homophobic incidents. I also briefly look at university a...

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Scholarly text / Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2014

Creator

Fraser, Sara

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https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/University_Students_Experience_of_Homophobia_and_Heterosexis...

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Higher education / Educational administration, management and leadership / Gender, sexuality and education / Other human society not elsewhere classified / Other psychology not elsewhere classified / Accommodation / Homophobia / Tertiary / Halls of Residence / Heteronormativity / Bullying / Suicidality / School: School of Social and Cultural Studies / Higher Education / Educational Administration, Management and Leadership / Gender, Sexuality and Education / Studies in Human Society not elsewhere classified / Psychology not elsewhere classified / Culture, Gender, Sexuality / Expanding Knowledge through Studies of Human Society / Expanding Knowledge in Languages, Communication and Culture / Degree Discipline: Gender and Women’s Studies / Degree Level: Masters / Degree Name: Master of Arts

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