A Critical Literature Review: Counternarratives of Queer Youth

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Thursday 4:15 pm
  In Roundtable Session: Critical Theory in Educational Research and Praxis

Abstract

As an educational researcher, I conducted a critical literature review on queer youth counter-narratives. I was motivated by the increasing number of youth in the U.S. claiming nonbinary or queer identities and wanted to understand how they challenge dominant narratives. My analysis of nine peer-reviewed journals revealed that scholars discuss these counter-narratives within the contexts of school, home, immigration, and community. I found that youth use counter-narratives as "denials" and "counterversions" to push back against master narratives. This review aims to contribute to the field and inform future studies on queer youth identity.

Author

• Arisandy Johnson, Arizona State University