Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Gender and sexual sensitivity among the teachers of Government Primary Schools (GPSs) in Kotkapura (Punjab, India). |
| Authors: |
Singh, Satnam1 (AUTHOR) ssatnamsingh36@gmail.com |
| Source: |
International Journal of Inclusive Education. Jun2026, Vol. 30 Issue 8, p2118-2139. 22p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Gender nonconformity, *Sexual diversity, *Education policy, *Critical consciousness, *Primary education, *Teacher education |
| Geographic Terms: |
Punjab, India |
| Abstract: |
The present article contributes to the contemporary research in the fields of teacher education and primary school education by presenting empirical data that seeks to illustrate how sensitive the Government Primary School teachers are towards nonconforming genders and sexualities in the state of Punjab, India. The data was collected from 96 respondents in the form of a questionnaire, which consists of 30 questions covering teachers' attitudes and the approach of the entire educational system apropos alternative genders and sexualities. The findings establish that neither the teachers are fully aware of and sensitive towards diverse forms of gender and sexual expressions, choices or identities nor the educational system is addressing these issues in any substantial manner (either with curricular or extra-curricular activities). The study concludes that on the one hand, there is a serious need to introduce gender- and sexuality-based awareness and sensitivity programmes during the teacher-training courses, and on the other, the educational policy-makers must intervene to sensitise the teachers and the students towards diverse forms of gender and sexuality in order to make the educational sector more inclusive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Database: |
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