Research for the term paper that I am writing for my graduate school application has given me great hope that the tide is starting to turn on oppressive gender norms.  My reference list gives some insight, and I would recommend checking out the articles if you have any interest in the pervasive harassment problem that is being addressed in many of our public schools.

Blaise, M. (2005). A feminist poststructuralist study of children "doing" gender in an urban           

kindergarten classroom. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 20(1), 85-108. 

Blye, F., Kehler, M., Lovell, T. & Davidson, K. (2003). A Tangle of Trouble: boys, masculinity

and schooling—future directions. Educational Review, 55(2), 119-133. 

D'Augelli, A.R., Grossman, A.H., & Starks, M.T. (2006). Childhood Gender Atypicality,

Victimization, and PTSD Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth. Journal of

Interpersonal Violence, 21(11), 1462-1482.

Elias, M. J., & Zins, J. E. (2003).  Bullying, Other Forms of Peer Harassment, and Victimization in the Schools: Issues for School Psychology Research and Practice.  Journal of Applied School Psychology, 19(2), 1-5.

 Fitzpatrick, K., Euton, S., Jones, J., and Schmidt, N. (2005). Gender role, sexual orientation and

suicide risk.  Journal of Affective Disorders, 87, 35-42. 

Greene, M. B.  (2006).  Bullying in Schools: A Plea for Measure of Human Rights.  Journal of

Social Issues, 62(1), 63-79.

Hoover, R. & Fishbein, H. D. (1999). The Development of Prejudice and Sex Role Stereotyping

in White Adolescents and White Young Adults.  Journal of Applied Developmental

Psychology, 20(3), 431-448. 

Kimmel, M. S., Mahler, M. (2003).  Adolescent Masculinity, Homophobia, and Violence. 

American Behavioral Scientist, 46(10), 1439-1458.

Martin, K.A. (1998). BECOMING A GENDERED BODY: PRACTICES OF PRESCHOOLS.

American Sociological Review, 63(4), 494-511. 

O'Bryan, M., Fishbein, H. D., & Ritchey, P. N. (2004). INTERGENERATIONAL

TRANSMISSION OF PREJUDICE, SEX ROLE STERIOTYPING, AND

INTOLERANCE. Adolescence, 39(155), 407-426 

 Pascoe, C. J. (2005). 'Dude, You're a Fag': Adolescent Masculinity and the Fag Discourse. 

Sexualities, 8(3), 329-346. 

Rienzo, B. A., Button, J. W., Sheu, J. & Li, Y.  (2006).  The Politics of Sexual Orientation Issues

in American Schools.  Journal of School Health, 76(3), 93-97.

Robinson, K.  (2005).  Reinforcing hegemonic masculinities through sexual harassment: issues of

identity, power and popularity in secondary schools.  Gender & Education, 17(1), 19-37

 
Russo, R.  (2006).  THE EXTENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION NONDISCRIMINATION

POLICY PROTECTIONS FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDERED

STUDENTS: A National Study.  Urban Education, 41(2), 115-150.

 Ryan, C., & Rivers, I. (2003). Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth: victimization and its

correlates in the USA and UK. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 5(2), 103-119.

• Increased visibility led to increased victimization
• Political opposition by religious fundamentalists

Salmivalli, C., & Voeten, M. (2004). Connections between attitudes, group norms, and

behaviour in bullying situations.  The International Society for the Study of Behavioural

Development, 28(3), 246-258.

Saewye, E.M., et al. (2006). Hazards of Stigma: The Sexual and Physical Abuse of Gay, Lesbian,

and Bisexual Adolescents in the United States and Canada.  Child Welfare League of

America, 85(2), 195-213.

Smokowski, P. R., & Kopasz, K. H.  (2005).  Bullying in School: An Overview of Types, Effects,

Family Characteristics, and Intervention Strategies.  Children & Schools, 27(2), 101-110.

Stone, M. & Couch, S.  (2004).  Peer Sexual Harassment Among High School Students:

Teachers' Attitudes, Perceptions, and Responses.  High School Journal, 88(1), 1-13

Van Wormer, K., & McKinney, R.  (2003).  WHAT SCHOOLS CAN DO TO HELP

GAY/LESBIAN/BISEXUAL YOUTH: A HARM REDUCTION APPROACH. 

Adolescence, 38(151), 409-420.

Vicars, M.  (2006). Who are you calling queer? Sticks and stones can break my bones but names

will always hurt me.  British Educational Research Journal, 32(3), 347-361.

Whitted, K. S. & Dupper, D. R.  (2005).  Best Practices for Preventing or Reducing Bullying in

Schools.  Children & Schools, 27(3), 167-175.

Youdell, D. (2004). Wounds and Reinscriptions: Schools, Sexualities and Performative Subjects.

Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education, 25(4), 477-493.