Preventing Heterosexism and Homophobia (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Primary Prevention of Psychopathology
Release date:	September 1996
First published:	August 1996
Editors:	Esther D Rothblum • Lynne A. Bond
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7619-0022-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gay & Lesbian studies > General
LSN:	0-7619-0022-5
Barcode:	9780761900221

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