Richard Rodriguez- "Aria"

Key Words- right v. wrong, gay, normal, education

Author's Argument- educators should not be afraid to mention the words gay and lesbian in the classroom or for that matter teach about it

Evidence- "three techniques of normalization (hence) marginalization has been a primary importance in this regard
1. the erasure of gayness in the curriculum
2. the "witch hunting" of gay teachers
3. verbal and physical intimidation for gay teachers and students" p. 236

Comments- i believe in what Rodriguez is saying in this because it obviously is not right for teachers or students to be afraid to come to school or in that case be an out cast because of who they are, they obviously cant help who they are so we should accept them for that. teachers should not be afraid to talk about gayness in the classroom, it is society and little Clair's mom who does not want the teacher to talk about gayness to her daughter, we need to change that