ISBN:
9781317790464
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (380 pages)
Parallel Title:
Print version Owens, Robert E Queer Kids : The Challenges and Promise for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth
DDC:
305.235/086/64
Abstract:
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1. Who Are Queer Kids? -- A Working Vocabulary -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2. "Becoming" Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual -- Feeling Different -- Awareness of Same-Sex Attractions -- First Sexual Contacts and Dating -- Self-Identification -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3. Coming Out of the Closet -- Stages -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4. Challenges for Queer Kids -- What Challenges? -- Conclusion -- Chapter 5. The Special Problem of Schools -- School Personnel -- Curriculum -- Harassment and Violence -- Extracurricular Activities -- College Campuses -- Conclusion -- Chapter 6. Outcomes for Sexual-Minority Youths -- Statistics -- The Pluses -- Chapter 7. Addressing the Needs of Queer Kids -- Change Societal Attitudes -- Provide More Role Models -- Educate Families -- Eliminate Untenable School Conditions -- Monitor Juvenile Courts -- Establish Special Programs and Schools -- Open All Youth Programs to Lesbian and Gay Youth -- Involve the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Community -- Train More Knowledgeable and Unbiased Professionals -- Organize College Students -- Conclusion: Who Owns the Problem? -- Chapter 8. Counseling -- Difficulties in Serving Queer Kids -- Education of the Counselor -- Getting 'Em in the Door -- Keeping 'Em There -- Counseling Beyond the Individual Teen -- Helping Suicidal Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths -- Conclusion -- Chapter 9. Counseling for Coming Out -- Challenges to Coming Out -- Counseling Others -- Conclusion -- Chapter 10. Parental Acceptance -- Acceptance of a Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual Child -- Acceptance of a Partner or Lover -- Sharing with Others -- Conclusion -- Chapter 11. Letter to a Queer Kid -- Who Are You? -- Being Different -- Take Pride in Yourself -- Coming Out -- A Relationship: That Special Someone -- Gender Needs
Abstract:
Choosing a Counselor -- Living with Parents -- Celebrate Yourself -- Chapter 12. Conclusion -- Resources -- Useful Books for Youth, Counselors, and Family -- Videos -- On-Line Resources -- Talk Lines/Hotlines/Crisis Lines -- National Organizations -- Youth Groups and Support Services -- Pen Pal Services -- Notes -- Index
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