The aim of the study is to gain knowledge about the perception of the situation of LGBT students in schools. The analysis was broadened by incorporating the research question of whether there is a significant relationship between demographic variables and the beliefs and attitudes about the situation of LGBT students in schools. The study highlights the low level of common education in the field of anti-discrimination policy. An analysis of an online survey was carried out, the data were analyzed through chi-square test of independence, allowing to determine the connection of the variables. The results show a clear association between sexual orientation, belief systems, and the perception of the situation of LGBT students in the school environment. It was concluded that in order to improve the situation of LGBT students it is necessary to instruct the teaching staff in the methods of engaging in conversation with students about sexual orientation, as well as in ways of recognizing and reacting to manifestations of school homophobia.

Uczniowie LGBT w szkołach. Stereotypy a rzeczywistość

Celem badania jest zdobycie wiedzy na temat postrzegania sytuacji uczniów LGBT w szkołach. Analizę poszerzono o pytanie badawcze: czy istnieje istotny związek między zmiennymi demograficznymi a przekonaniami i postawami dotyczącymi sytuacji uczniów LGBT w szkołach? Badanie zwraca uwagę na niski poziom powszechnej edukacji w zakresie polityki antydyskryminacyjnej. Przeprowadzono analizę ankiety internetowej, dane poddano testom niezależności chi-kwadrat, pozwalającym na określenie związku zmiennych. Wyniki wskazują na wyraźny związek między orientacją seksualną, systemem przekonań a postrzeganiem sytuacji uczniów LGBT w środowisku szkolnym. Stwierdzono, że dla poprawy sytuacji osób LGBT w szkołach konieczne jest przygotowanie kadry nauczycielskiej do prowadzenia rozmów z uczniami na temat orientacji seksualnej oraz rozpoznawania i reagowania na przejawy szkolnej homofobii.

The aim of the study is to gain knowledge about the perception of the situation of LGBT students in schools. The analysis was broadened by incorporating the research question of whether there is a significant relationship between demographic variables and the beliefs and attitudes about the situation of LGBT students in schools. The study highlights the low level of common education in the field of anti-discrimination policy. An analysis of an online survey was carried out, the data were analyzed through chi-square test of independence, allowing to determine the connection of the variables. The results show a clear association between sexual orientation, belief systems, and the perception of the situation of LGBT students in the school environment. It was concluded that in order to improve the situation of LGBT students it is necessary to instruct the teaching staff in the methods of engaging in conversation with students about sexual orientation, as well as in ways of recognizing and reacting to manifestations of school homophobia.