How Schools Influence the Socialization Process of Sexual Minorities: Manifestations, Causes, and Effectiveness

Abstract

With the development and progress of society and ideology, almost all countries show increasing concern and acceptance for sexual minorities. However, the social pressure borne by sexual minorities should not be underestimated, especially in schools, workplaces, and other places. LGBT teenagers are under tremendous pressure, and traditional schools' education and school climate often regard them as minorities or even freaks. The mental health of adolescents is also a critical issue. Therefore, our research studied how schools affect the socialization process of sexual minority youth groups: performance, causes, and effectiveness. This research idea is divided into four steps. First, it should clarify the relevant concepts of moral socialization and self-stigmatization of LGBTQ. Secondly, finding out the negative and positive factors in school and the specific performance of these factors' influence on teenagers' cognition and behaviors. Next, think about how to create a proper climate for sexual minorities. Finally, proposing a feasible solution. Our research not only recognizes the impacts and importance of schools on sexual minorities but also knows how to help sexual minorities integrate into society through schools in practical applications, breaking through the limitations of traditional themes and filling the gap in this study.