Gay, Rural, and Coming Out: A Case Study of One School's Experience

Rural Educator, The, Spring 2004 by Pace, Nicholas J

Finally, the findings call attention to an alarming, though not all together surprising lack of research, especially in the rural setting. To begin the journey toward an understanding of this issue, its setting, and all the inherent complexities, further inquiry is urgently needed.

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Nicholas J. Pace

University of Northern Iowa