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Publication Date: 2020-Mar
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Living Together in a Diverse World: Conversations about the Stories of Two Mommies and Daddies among Mexican-Descent Bilingual Kindergarteners
Kim, So Jung; Kwangok, Song; Carrola, Paul A.
Multicultural Learning and Teaching, v15 n1 Mar 2020
Despite a recent increase in the number of studies examining diversity in a contemporary society in relation to gender/sexuality, family, culture, and bilingualism; no study has investigated the intersections of these four areas. The current study discusses the results of an empirical study that explored how discussions about books depicting same-sex parents help bilingual kindergarteners of Mexican descent understand gender non-conforming families, situating it within different theoretical perspectives including critical literacy and sociocultural perspectives. Based on qualitative data gained from a parent survey, teacher interviews, and classroom observations, the findings showed that discussions about books depicting non-heterosexual families provided the bilingual children in the focal classroom with a valuable opportunity to learn about family diversity and gender fluidity. This study offers implications for practitioners in early childhood and bilingual classrooms.
Descriptors: Mexican Americans, Bilingual Students, Kindergarten, Gender Issues, Sexuality, Family Structure, Cultural Influences, Childrens Literature, Books, Critical Literacy, Sociocultural Patterns, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Diversity, Multicultural Education, LGBTQ People
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
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Language: English
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