Clustering methods are often used in physics education research (PER) to identify subgroups of individuals within a population who share similar response patterns or characteristics. Among these, k-means (or k-modes, for categorical data) is one of the most commonly used clustering methods in PER. This algorithm, however, is distance-based rather…

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion among students and staff. Yet, they are one of the business sectors with the highest levels of workplace bullying. Bullying can severely impact employee well-being, with sexual minority employees being particularly vulnerable. Building on the Minority Stress Theory,…

This paper explores the production and performance of male primary early career teachers' (ECTs) dialogic identities within the feminized world of the primary school. Combining a 'Figured Worlds' lens with 'gender heteroglossia' supports a discourse analysis of five male primary teachers' narratives of becoming and being a teacher in the UK.…

For nonbinary young people, school is often a hostile environment. However, as educators, we can support and affirm diverse gender identities in the classroom, validating students who identify outside the binary and fostering their classmates' empathy and understanding. A key component of culturally relevant pedagogy is literary representation. By…

In February 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget recommended suspending the state-mandated physical fitness test (FitnessGram®) for three years due to concerns over bullying and test discrimination against students who identify as gender non-binary and students with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to gain an…

There are serious concerns about mental health on college campuses. Depression negatively impacts college student success. Women and transgender/gender-nonconforming students suffer from depression at higher rates than men. While undergraduate research is a high-impact practice, we know little about how depression affects outcomes among…

Objective: To assess the role of sexual orientation and gender identity in the relationship between physical activity (PA), stress and resilience. Participants: A nationally-representative sample of students (n = 91,718) from United States postsecondary institutions. Methods: Students reported aerobic and strength training (ST) behaviors, stress,…

Objective: Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals face significant discrimination in healthcare settings, often avoiding necessary care due to anticipated bias. To foster inclusive environments, initiatives such as providers wearing pronoun badges have been proposed. However, limited research exists on the impact that health care…

Purpose: Divisive politics have quickly led to debates about "divisive" topics in schools and their regulation through state and district-level policy. We apply a lens of color-evasiveness -- which we extend to include notions of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) -- and critical policy analysis, to nuance how educational…

Patriarchal systems of power, privilege, and oppression are reinforced by college men every day, but there are certain populations of college men who wield a stronger ability to influence change. Student-athlete men at NCAA Division III institutions are often viewed as "culture creators" on their campuses. Moreover, many of these…

This article examines how young children take up gender and sexuality discourses embedded in Disney Princess transmedia narratives and merchandise. A feminist ethnographic study conducted in two Canadian early childhood education and care (ECEC) classrooms found that young children often take up stereotypically gendered, heteronormative roles from…

The objective of the present paper is to apply an intersectional lens to HIV prevention behavior disparities among LGBTQ+ adolescents across multiple social positions (racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual identities) and access to LGBTQ+-inclusive school resources (sex education and gender-sexuality alliances). Data are from the 2022 LGBTQ National…

With the increased use of data-driven algorithmic curation of social media content and online advertising, young people are increasingly likely to come across content related to sex, sexuality and relationships that they have not searched for (i.e. non-intentional or incidental exposure). This study sought to explore incidental exposure to content…

In response to their experiences of heteronormative and cisnormative cultures in school contexts, some young people undertake various forms of action within their schools with the intention of changing practices, school environments, or school policies. This student-led action can be understood as a form of activism but it may also be seen as the…

The term "Latinx" has sparked considerable debate in recent years. This article examines the adoption of the letter "x" in "Latinx" and the language debates this has created. It delves into how this gender-neutral term intersects with and informs our understanding of nonbinary and transgender identities. The…