ISBN:
9781317763826
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (291 pages)
Parallel Title:
Print version Diamant, Louis Homosexual Issues in the Workplace
DDC:
305.9/0664
Abstract:
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- PART 1: INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER 1 Some Historical Perspective -- The Evolution of the Perception of Homosexual Behavior in the Judeo-Christian Epoch -- The Workplace Arena of Identity: Issues of Stress and Comfort -- Summary -- Epilogue -- References -- PART 2: CORPORATE OUTLOOK -- CHAPTER 2 Lesbian and Gay Concerns in Career Development -- Introduction -- Career Development Issues -- Directions for Career Development -- Summary -- References -- CHAPTER 3 Hiring, Firing, and Promoting -- Legal Environment -- Social Environment -- Current Corporate Climate -- Current Forces Affecting Personnel Actions -- Recommendations -- References -- List of Cases -- Appendix: Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights in America -- PART 3: SPECIAL PLACES, SPECIAL ROLES -- CHAPTER 4 Stigma and Honor: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual People in the U.S. Millitary -- The U.S. Military: Context and Background -- The U.S. Military and Homosexual Orientation -- Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Experience in the Military -- Conclusion -- References -- Appendix: Resources -- CHAPTER 5 Homosexuality and the Church -- Current Ecclesiastical Positions -- Biblical Material -- Gay and Lesbian Religious Leaders -- References -- CHAPTER 6 The Helping Professions: Attitudes Toward Homosexuality -- Historical Perspectives -- Physicians' Attitudes -- Attitudes among Nurses and Hospital Staff -- Mental Health Professionals -- Recommendations -- References -- CHAPTER 7 And Gladly Teach: Lesbian and Gay Issues in Education -- Occupational Discrimination -- Legal Actions and Issues -- Legal Principles -- Educational and Professional Issues -- Summary and Recommendations -- References -- CHAPTER 8 Homosexual Relationships in a Unique Setting: The Male Prison
Abstract:
Sexual Behavior of Incarcerated Adult Males -- Writings on Homosexuality in Men's Prisons in the 1960s -- Male Prison Science in the 1970s -- Overview -- References -- CHAPTER 9 The Homosexual Athlete -- References -- PART 4: AIDS IN THE WORKPLACE -- CHAPTER 10 Risk Perception and HIV Legal Issues in the Workplace -- Conceptions of Risk -- Perceptions of Risk in Workplaces -- A Study of the Influence of HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Fears, Discomfort, Compliance with Infection Control Procedures, and Demographics on Hospital Workers' Perceptions of HIV Transmission Risk from Clients -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- CHAPTER 11 Human Resources: Policies and Practices -- Legal Status of AIDS -- Policy Development -- Policy Content -- Conclusion -- References -- CHAPTER 12 Mental Health Issues and the Worker with AIDS: The Impact of Work on Psychological Functioning in Men with HIV Disease -- References -- PART 5: THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE ORGANIZATION: SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE -- CHAPTER 13 Special Problems of Older Gay Employees -- Stereotypes -- Problems Confronting Older Gay Employees -- Strategies for Coping -- References -- CHAPTER 14 Personal Reflections on Coming Out, Prejudice, and Homophobia in the Academic Workplace -- The Context -- Coming Out to Self -- Coming Out at Cornell -- Teaching, Research, and Public Service -- Imaginary or Real Discrimination? -- Fighting and Losing to Institutional Homophobia: A Case Study -- Fading Remarks -- CHAPTER 15 Threat, Stress, and Adjustment: Mental Health and the Workplace for Gay and Lesbian Individuals -- Introduction -- Unique Developmental Events in the Lives of Gay and Lesbian Individuals -- The Unique Minority Status of Gay and Lesbian Individuals -- Dilemmas Facing Gay and Lesbian Individuals in the Workplace and Their Psychological Ramifications -- Suggestions -- References
Abstract:
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