Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education: Possibilities for Institutional Change

This book explores effective practices in improving institutional policy relating to issues of sexuality at Catholic universities in the United States, highlighting the importance of staff and faculty in effecting change and maintaining fidelity to Church teachings. It provides a practical framework for achieving sexual inclusivity and improving student and staff support structures.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on extensive research conducted at 17 Catholic universities in the United States, this comprehensive volume stands as the largest study of its kind in the field. It delves into effective strategies for improving institutional policies related to sexuality, shedding light on the prevailing campus cultures of fear, shame, or denial surrounding sexual matters. The text also highlights potential points of resistance within institutions to policy changes, emphasizing the crucial role of staff and faculty in driving transformative change across Catholic campuses.

The book explores a range of topics, including sexual identity, sexuality education in the curriculum, Title IX regulations, employee termination, and morality clauses. Through insightful analysis, it demonstrates how staff and faculty members play a pivotal role in effecting change within Catholic institutions, offering valuable insights into the "unspoken rules" surrounding sexuality within the shadow culture prevalent at Catholic institutions. Moreover, the text showcases how institutions can uphold Church teachings while embracing notions of human dignity, solidarity, and the common good to foster sexual inclusivity.

This unique study offers valuable insights into how Catholic teaching can support inclusive change around issues of sexuality and gender in higher education. It presents a practical framework for effecting change and enhancing student and staff support structures within Catholic institutions. With a broad appeal to researchers and academics specializing in Higher Education Management, Gender and Sexuality in Education, Religion, Gender and Sexuality, and the Sociology of Religion, this volume contributes to the ongoing discourse on gender equality and sexual diversity in educational settings.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032110370