The increasing numbers of LGBT teenagers who choose to live their
lives as "out" youth face unique issues within their schools,
families, and communities. This book provides information that will
help LGBT youth overcome their challenges and give non-LGBT youth a
better understanding of sexual identities different from their own.
While all youth are likely to face traumatic or stressful
situations in their transition to adulthood, lesbian, gay,
bisexual, or transgendered (LGBT) youth face significant and
specific challenges in their lives-a result of living in a society
that has yet to accept or be comfortable with the idea of same-sex
or other "non-heterosexual" attraction, especially among young
people. LGBT Youth Issues Today: A Reference Handbook presents
historical background on the topic, provides an up-to-date
examination of the issues of concern to LGBT youth, and offers
in-depth information and resources for further research. In
addition to providing frank, accessible information about the
problems, controversies, and solutions facing today's LGBT
teenagers, the work contains a chapter of essays from informed
individuals regarding same-sex relationships among youth, voicing
the experiences and opinions of activists, social workers,
psychologists, educators, parents of LGBT youth, and LGBT youth
themselves. Also included is a chapter profiling about 20
individuals and organizations that have been involved in
discussions about gay and lesbian youth, such as Tony Perkins,
Kevin Jennings, Robert Parlin, the GLBT National Help Center, It
Gets Better, Gay Lesbian Straight Educational Network (GLSEN),
Family Pride Coalition, Out Scouts, Family Research Council, and
the National Organization for Marriage (NOM). Addresses the major
issues faced by LGBT youth, such as gaining acceptance of their
sexual identity in the school environment or finding a means to
survive after rejection by their family members Examines historic
societal attitudes toward same-sex relationships involving young
people, allowing readers to grasp how the general population's
thinking has evolved Reviews and discusses the findings of
literature on the causes of homelessness and suicidal ideation
among LGBT youth Presents examples of ways in which LGBT youth have
developed the skills that enable them to deal with their unique
issues and concerns Includes an extensive list of resources and
organizations that can provide additional information and
assistance to both LGBT and non-LGBT individuals
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