ISBN:
9780789002303
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (262 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Sexual Minorities : Discrimination, Challenges and Development in America
DDC:
306.76/6/0973
Keywords:
Transsexuals - United States - Social conditions
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Explore the crucial issues facing the GLBT population in their struggle for acceptance in contemporary America! Sexual Minorities: Discrimination, Challenges, and Development in America examines the stumbling blocks that prevent gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and trangenders from living wholesome, healthy lives. This book concentrates on the effects of outside influences on the homosexual psyche from adolescence to mid-life and programs and services that need to be developed to improve quality of life. While some outside influences can make positive changes?such as Internet-based outreach to educ
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Homophobia, History, and Homosexuality:Trends for Sexual Minorities; Historical Context of Homosexuality; Theories of Causation; Sociological Influences; Current Trends; Discussion and Conclusions; References; Being Heard on Sexual Orientation: An Analysis of Testimoniesat Public Hearings on an Anti-Discrimination Bill; The Context of Anti-Discrimination Laws and Public Hearings; Discrimination; Methodology; Findings; Proponents' Testimony; Opponents' Testimony; Implications for Social Work Practice; Conclusions; References
Description / Table of Contents:
Conceptions of Gay Male Life-Span Development:Past and PresentIntroduction; Literature Review; Section 1: Historical Developmental Perspectives on Homosexuality-Locating the Problem Within the Individual; Contemporary Developmental Perspectives on Homosexuality-Locating the "Problem" Within the Gene; Conceptual Framework; Erikson's Psychosocial Model as a Direction for Future Developmental Perspectives on Homosexuality-Locating the Problem Within the Person-Environment Transaction; Method; Results; Trust vs. Mistrust; Initiative vs. Guilt; Ego Integrity vs. Despair; Discussion; References
Description / Table of Contents:
Getting a Piece of the Pie: Cultural Competencefor GLBT Employees at the WorkplaceOverview of Workplace Issues for GLBT Employees; Creating a Productive Work Environmentfor GLBT Employees; Protection; Inclusion; Equity; Culturally Competent Interventions with GLBT Employees at the Workplace; Attitudes; Knowledge; Skills; Conclusion; References; Heterosexism and Social Work: An Ethical Issue; Review of the Literature; Heterosexism; Social Work and Heterosexism; Previous Studies of Social Workers' Attitudes Toward Sexual Minority Individuals; Methods; Purpose; Sample; Demographics; Variables
Description / Table of Contents:
Data AnalysisFindings; Heterosexism; Hours of Education Received About GL Individuals; Number of Positive Relationships With GI Individuals; Religiosity; Limitations; Implications for Social Work Practice,Policy, and Research; Conclusions; References; Coming Out as Lesbian or Gay: A Potential Precipitantof Crisis in Adolescence; Introduction; Literature Review; Coming out as Crisis; Clinical Implications; References; Risk Factors of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Adolescents:Review of Empirical Literature and Practice Implications; Family Issues; Research Studies of Family Issues
Description / Table of Contents:
Peer and School IssuesResearch Studies on Peer and School Issues; Substance Use; Research Studies of Substance Use; Suicidal Behavior; Research Studies of Suicidal Behavior; HIV/AIDS Risk; Research Studies of Adolescent HIV/AIDS Risk; Implications for Practicewithin the Social Environment; References; Gay Adolescents in Rural Areas: Experiencesand Coping Strategies; Homophobia and Heterosexism; Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Adolescents; Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Personsin Rural Communities; Methodology; Sampling Method; Data Collection and Instruments; Data Analysis; Results; Isolation
Description / Table of Contents:
Coming Out
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
