Drawing on contributions of queer theory, rethinks positionality, social identity, and real and imagined boundaries. Summarizes recent debates in queer theory about the permeability of borders, and reveals how these ideas can inform geographical imagination. Concludes that debates about borders in queer theory can inform both geographical…

Argues that teaching about gender relations as a means of structuring social institutions and the division of space and behavior remains marginal in geographical teaching. Describes the role of gender in (1) urban geography; (2) locality studies; (3) development studies; (4) theory and method; (5) culture and environment; and (6) political…

Discusses the teaching of a qualitative historical geography course focusing on Victorian Britain. Describes how qualitative research methods can be used in both contemporary human geography and historical geography. Includes course modifications that were suggested by students. (CFR)

Compares emphases of the American High School Geography Project with the West German curriculum development project. Notes the German project's stronger relationship to social issues and political education. Concludes that the German geography project has lost momentum, but that the ideas have reached most teachers. Journal availability: see SO…