Sexual Minorities : Discrimination, Challenges and Development in America.

Sexual Minorities : Discrimination, Challenges and Development in America.

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, healt...

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Main Author: Sullivan, Michael K.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013.
Subjects:
Sexual minorities > United States > Social conditions.
Homophobia > United States.
Social work with gay people > United States.
Homophobia
Social work with gays
United States
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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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