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Title: Student Life 101: Even Those ’Gay-Friendly’ Colleges Aren’t Really
Post by: Shana A on September 27, 2010, 08:39:20 AM
Post by: Shana A on September 27, 2010, 08:39:20 AM
Student Life 101: Even Those 'Gay-Friendly' Colleges Aren't Really
by Peter Cassels
EDGE Contributor
Monday Sep 27, 2010
http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=110803 (http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=110803)
The results of a new survey may destroy the commonly held perception in the gay community that LGBTs on the nation's college campuses enjoy protections that keep them safe.
Relatively few colleges and universities have policies that ban discrimination against LGBT students and employees. Less than 8 percent have such policies in place.
Even those can't guarantee that students are safe from bullying and other forms of harassment and abuse.
by Peter Cassels
EDGE Contributor
Monday Sep 27, 2010
http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=110803 (http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=110803)
The results of a new survey may destroy the commonly held perception in the gay community that LGBTs on the nation's college campuses enjoy protections that keep them safe.
Relatively few colleges and universities have policies that ban discrimination against LGBT students and employees. Less than 8 percent have such policies in place.
Even those can't guarantee that students are safe from bullying and other forms of harassment and abuse.