Date of Award
Summer 6-12-2025
Author Requested Restriction
Open Access (no restriction)
Work Type
Masters Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Matthew Weinstein
Second Advisor
Dr. Matthew Weinstein
Third Advisor
Dr. Matthew Weinstein
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Matthew Weinstein
Abstract
Abstract
This paper examines the impact of the religious right's policy activism on the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ students. It also explores how educators can collaborate with advocacy groups and how state policies can ensure that each district implements LGBTQ+ inclusive curricula uniformly. Gender identities are particularly vulnerable in 2025, and culture wars are intensifying. I aim to identify modifiable factors that can promote positive school environments throughout our state and ensure that inclusive curricula are equitably distributed across districts.
Three key themes were identified: LGBTQ+ underrepresentation in curricula, policies related to LGBTQ+ student protections, parental rights, and backlash bills, and disparities in student health outcomes among LGBTQ+ students compared to their cisgender peers. The paper then explores how state-level practices can be aligned with research and discusses the implications for future research and transformed practice.
Keywords: teacher allies, school climate, LGBTQ+ rights, inclusive curriculum, religious freedom
Recommended Citation
Reynolds, Amy L. Ms., "Impacts of the Religious Right Agendas on LGBTQ+ Students" (2025). M.Ed. Literature Reviews. 25.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/med_theses/25