Think the issues raised in WST 100 aren’t for real?? Check this article out dated 14 Feb 08. Campfield Proposes Ban. Stacey Campfield is a State Representative of Tennessee and is a fundamental right wing conservative AND a raging heterosexist as well.
One of the most telling quotes in this article is, “”Without heterosexuality you wouldn’t be able to teach biology.” This is interesting as it implies that either Campfield is an expert in biology (he is not -look at his resume) OR gays and lesbians do not exist in nature or society. Clearly, this represents a dangerous way of thinking. Granted, parents should contribute to the education of their children, and many parents do. However, schools have a duty as well in shaping the minds of the young. To deny this education of tolerance, acceptance and humanity reeks of a Fahrenheit 451 mentality. This is heterosexism and homophobia at its finest.
the most evolved thing an educator can do is move students beyond ‘tolerance’ and into ‘acceptance’ of difference