LGBT and EQLT: A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Marian LGBT Students

Abstract

The study's main problem was "How is gender equality experienced by Marian LGBT students while in SMCQC?" Studying this problem allows a deeper understanding of LGBT students, adds to scholarly literature on the subject, and serves as a guide in improving school policy. The study used the qualitative research design, due to its concerned with experiences and perspective of the Marian LGBT students; the research method was by conducting interviews from which the researchers interpret the data from the given views and experiences of the informants. It was found that gender equality is experienced by Marian LGBT students in how other Marians treat them, their acceptance of them, the support that they provide, and how they motivate Marian LGBT students.