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Explores how non-heterosexual Canadians face negative repercussions of heterosexism in social and institutional settings. Presents gay–straight alliances (GSAs) as an advocacy pathway with a dual function: education and social activism, supporting youth and broader institutional change.","Embracing Diversity: The Dual Role of Gay–Straight  \nAlliances  \nTwiladawn Stonefish  \nUniversity of Windsor  \nKathryn D. Lafreniere  \nUniversity of Windsor  \nAbstract  \nThe social landscape has changed regarding public knowledge, perception, and acceptance of “alternative” sexual lifestyles. In recent years, public and political discourse around issues of non-heterosexual orientations has shifted significantly. Despite many legal milestones, society has not realized complete inclusion of individuals whose sexual orientations do not conform to the mainstream, heterosexual majority. Non-heterosexual Canadians still experience negative repercussions of heterosexism in both social and institutional realms. This article discusses one important avenue of advocacy—gay–straight alliances—and takes the position that these alliances serve a dual role: education and social activism.  \nKeywords: gay–straight alliance, homophobia, heterosexism, education, social activism, diversity  \nCanadian Journal of Education / Revue canadienne de l’éducation 38:4 (2015)©2015 Canadian Society for the Study of Education/ Société canadienne pour l’étude de l’éducation  \n[www.cje-rce.ca](www.cje-rce.ca)  \nRésumé  \nLe paysage social a changé pour ce qui a trait aux connaissances et à la perception qu’ale public des comportements sexuels « autres » et à leur acceptabilité . Ces dernières années, le discours politique et public sur les questions d’orientations non hétérosexuellesn’est plus du tout le même. En dépit des nombreux jalons juridiques qui ont été franchis, la société n’a pas complètement réussi l’inclusion des personnes dont les orientations sexuelles ne sont pas celles de la majorité. Les Canadiens qui ne sont pas hétérosexuels subissent encore les répercussions négatives de l’hétérosexisme dans la vie courante comme au sein des institutions. L’auteure de cet article analyse un aspect important de ladéfense des droits—les alliances gais–hétéros—et soutient que ces alliances remplissent deux rôles, l’éducation et le militantisme social.  \nMots-clés : alliance gais–hétéros, homophobie, hétérosexisme, éducation, militantisme social, diversité  \nCanadian Journal of Education / Revue canadienne de l’éducation 38:4 (2015) [www.cje-rce.ca](www.cje-rce.ca)  \nIntroduction  \n“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names can never hurt me!” This is a common retort issued in the face of schoolyard bullies; a magical phrase that, according to many parents, is supposed to make the name-caller realize the futility of his or her efforts and the name calling will cease. My mother shared these “words of wisdom” with me, and rather sheepishly, I admit that this oft-ineffective mantra has been explained to my own children. But what happens when the words are faggot, queer, homo, dyke, gay, lesbo, or freak? Words do hurt and the homophobic sentiments behind these hostile epithets can lead to broken bones, broken spirits, and occasionally even death.  \nThis article discusses a growing movement in the fight against homophobia and institutionalized heteronormativity—gay–straight alliances (GSAs). Using specific examples drawn from recent initiatives in Canada, this article explores the advantages of these alliances and their important role in supporting youth and advocating change. The first GSA club was established in 1989 in response to violence and prejudice against non-heterosexual youth in Massachusetts schools (Schindel, 2008). Organized by teachers and counsellors, and modelled somewhat after community support services, GSAs were established to provide support within the educational setting (Russell, Muraco, Subramaniam, & Laub, 2009). GSAs serve a greater purpose than being simply another extracurricular activity like the math, French, chess, or drama clubs. 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