148 pages
228mm x 145mm
ISBN-10: 1 85856 249 X
ISBN-13: 978 185856 249 0
Published May 2003

This is the first book to deal with sexuality in all phases of formal education, from early years to university. It presents a review of the literature accross the phases and combines it with original research by each author. It examines the naturalisation of hetrosexuality in educational settings and the playing out of sexualities in relation to other differences that make a difference, exploring the interrelations of sexuality, dis/ability, race, class and gender. Akey theme is the way sexualities are manufactured in and by schools and universities. The individually written chapters, 'wrapped' in the collaboratively written introduction and conclusion, deal with:

The Primary phase: the informal curriculum of classroom and playground
Sex education and compulsory hetrosexuality in primary schools
Emergent sexualities in secondary schools
Disability, achievement, market and sexuality
Post-compulsory education; post-compulsory hetrosexuality - transitions to university
The hidden curriculum of higher education: possibilities, locations and the gay scene

This book makes a valuable and origianal contribution to the literature on equality - or inequality - of opportunity and on sexuality. It will interest researchers, academics and teachers.

Debbie Epstein is Professor of Education at Goldsmiths College and author of Changing Classroom Cultures. Sarah O'Flynn lectures at London's Institute of Education.

David Telford is a researcher at the Institute of Education and the London School of Economics.