Using Visual Media to Reduce Homophobia: A Classroom Demonstration
- 1 June 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Sex Education and Therapy
- Vol. 20 (2) , 92-100
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01614576.1994.11074106
Abstract
A classroom demonstration using visual media was designed as a means for decreasing homophobia. Slides and video scenarios showed that gay/lesbian/bisexual characters are most often depicted as stereotyped, suicidal, or pathological. Homophobia and empathy for homosexuals were measured at the beginning and end of the term. Results showed a significant decrease in homophobia and a significant increase in empathy among students exposed to the demonstration. Analogous changes in attitudes toward homosexuals were not found among students not exposed to the demonstration.Keywords
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