Reflection

I am still having some difficulty in considering how to apply queer theory to my research interests. My proposal regarding Fort Hayes is largely based in practical application of planning theories rather than theoretical approaches and methodologies. I still believe that it is largely detached from issues regarding sexual deviance. However, I did find Dr. Sanders’ lecture incredibly interesting. The course that I have been teaching, Criticizing Television, heavily addresses LGBT issues and their representation across a variety of television genres (i.e. reality, drama, comedy, etc.). This lecture really helped open up a lot of doors and approaches that made these conversations in my class much deeper and more insightful for both me and for my students.

Colloquium - Dr. James H. Sanders III

Queer Theory                                                                                                       
Dr. James H. Sanders III

Can we talk about (queer) sex in schools?

Forthcoming book from the NAEA Press...
...is a multi-methodological exploration of perspectives in our field concerning sexuality subjects (largely an empirical study, NOT a queer theoretical tome)
- a review of published literature in education and art education
     - historical overview of NAEA published research addressing LGBT subjects
- arts-based research with students exploring sexuality through their art
     - covers from Journal of Gay & Lesbian Issues in Education (JGLIE) and LGBT Youth
- longitudinal examination of the 50 largest US cities' school systems' policies addressing LGBTQ concerns based on documents published between 2001 and 2013     - personnel policies
    - student handbooks and codes of conduct
- autobiographical research (revisiting career in nonprofits and in schools)
- exploration of LGBTQ subjects (not) being addressed in the museum
     - essays reprinted from Culture Works with update and notes on Hide/Seek
- Narrative Result
     - interviews of faculty and peers conducted by Latino graduate students
     - examination of media representations of LGBTQ subjects in film and art

Research on Sexual Deviance Issues is Expanding...
Kenny Gardner Honeychurch (1995) notes the number of books in print dealing with lesbian and gay issues... increased from fewer than 500 titles in 1969 to more than 90000 titles in 1989, not (via WorldCAT) up to 57,000

Have art educators' interest in LGBTQ subjects declined in the last decade?
Or have they?
- many early writings were letters to journal editors denying any need for talk about an artist's sexuality
- much of the first writings looking at HIV/AIDS challenges seemingly unneeded after combination drug therapies rendered the pandemic a manageable disease
- many art educators concerned with LGBT issues turned to journals that were committed to exploring intersections of race, class, gender, (dis)ability, and sexuality

NAEA to date has published no more than 100 articles that even mention LGBTQ issues

Develop students' deep art reading skills

Museums historically (failed to) explicitly address LGBTQ subjects in exhibits


Journal of LGBT Youth: an international quarterly devoted to research, policy, theory, and practice
Journal of Gay and Lesbian Issues in Education: an international quarterly devoted to research, policy, and practice