Preventing Heterosexism and Homophobia
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Preventing Heterosexism and Homophobia

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Preventing Heterosexism and Homophobia

About this book

Even in today?s society, gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals experience multiple pressures and constraints related to their lifestyles, in addition to the stresses of everyday life. This dual tension can result in psychopathology among gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals. Preventing Heterosexism and Homophobia examines the gay and lesbian experience in light of their tension and points toward a future free of heterosexism. The stress of "coming out," the uncertainty of parenting their children, and the difficulties facing ethnic minority lesbians and bisexuals cannot be adequately addressed without confronting the heterosexual bias in society. The contributors to this informative volume propose methods geared toward eliminating heterosexual bias in various settings--health care, therapy, communities, corporate America, and education. Ultimately, this book examines both the risks and joys of being gay, lesbian, and bisexual, and how to prevent heterosexism and its effects on the lives of all people, including those of heterosexuals. Students and professionals in interpersonal communication and interpersonal relations, clinical psychology, and public health will benefit greatly from the original perspectives this book has to offer.

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Yes, you can access Preventing Heterosexism and Homophobia by Esther D. Rothblum,Lynne A. Bond, Esther D. Rothblum, Lynne A. Bond in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & LGBT Studies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Introduction: Approaches to the Prevention of Heterosexism and Homophobia
  5. Part I - Institutions and Systems
  6. Chapter 1 - Speaking of Oppression: Psychology, Politics, and the Language of Power
  7. Chapter 2 - Combating Heterosexism in Educational Institutions: Structural Changes and Strategies
  8. Chapter 3 - Preventing Heterosexism and Bias in Psychotherapy and Counseling
  9. Chapter 4 - Lesbians and Gay Men of Color: The Legacy of Ethnosexual Mythologies in Heterosexism
  10. Chapter 5 - Rejecting Therapy: Using Our Communities
  11. Part II - Relationships and Development
  12. Chapter 6 - Finding a Sexual Identity and Community: Therapeutic Implications and Cultural Assumptions in Scientific Models of Coming Out
  13. Chapter 7 - Enhancing the Development of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths
  14. Chapter 8 - Lesbian and Gay Love Scripts
  15. Chapter 9 - Immigrant and Refugee Lesbians
  16. Chapter 10 - Contributions of Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children to the Prevention of Heterosexism
  17. Part III - Societal Structures and Social Change
  18. Chapter 11 - Societal Reaction and Homosexuality: Culture, Acculturation, Life Events, and Social Supports as Mediators of Response to Homonegative Attitudes
  19. Chapter 12 - The Prevention of Anti-Lesbian/Gay Hate Crimes Through Social Change and Empowerment
  20. Chapter 13 - Homo-Phobia, Homo-Ignorance, Homo-Hate: Heterosexism and AIDS
  21. Chapter 14 - Individual Action and Political Strategies: Creating a Future Free of Heterosexism
  22. Index
  23. About the Contributors