Department

Health Promotion and Physical Education

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2-2021

Embargo Period

9-5-2022

Abstract

Recently, discussions regarding how to create a positive school climate where all can be successful has come to the forefront. Healthy schools support student learning, well-being, time, space to be active, and opportunities for social and emotional growth. However, a host of numerous trends suggest that the school climate is becoming increasingly hostile towards students who are from immigrant, LBGTQ, and ethnic minority groups. What is often seen as disrespectful behavior toward these students is in fact actions that can be more accurately defined as dehumanization. This article overviews the practice of dehumanization, the implications for learning, and introduces proactive strategies to promote the success of all students.

Journal Title

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Journal ISSN

2168-3816

Volume

92

Issue

1

First Page

19

Last Page

26

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2020.1838362

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