Preventing Heterosexism and Homophobia

1. Auflage 1996
ISBN: 978-0-7619-0023-8
Verlag: Sage Publications

Buch, Englisch, Band 17, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 496 g

Reihe: Primary Prevention of Psychopathology

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rothblum, Esther D.

Bond, Lynne A.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie, Sozialpsychiatrie, Suchttherapie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction - Esther D Rothblum and Lynne A Bond
PART ONE: INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS
Speaking of Oppression - Celia Kitzinger
Psychology, Politics and the Language of Power
Combating Heterosexism in Educational Institutions - Connie S Chan
Structural Changes and Strategies
Preventing Heterosexism and Bias in Psychotherapy and Counseling - Laura S Brown
Lesbians and Gay Men of Color - Beverly Greene
The Legacy of Ethnosexual Mythologies in Heterosexism
Rejecting Therapy - Rachel E Perkins
Using Our Communities
PART TWO: RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT
Finding a Sexual Identity and Community - Paula C Rust
Therapeutic Implications and Cultural Assumptions in Scientific Models of Coming Out
Enhancing the Development of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youths - Anthony R D'Augelli
Lesbian and Gay Love Scripts - Suzanna Rose
Immigrant and Refugee Lesbians - Oliva M Espín
Contributions of Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children to the Prevention of Heterosexism - Charlotte J Patterson
PART THREE: SOCIETAL STRUCTURES AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Societal Reaction and Homosexuality - Michael W Ross
Acculturation, Life Events Stressors and Social Supports as Mediators of Response to Homonegative Attitudes
The Prevention of Anti-Lesbian/Gay Hate Crimes through Social Change and Empowerment - Jeanine C Cogan
Homo-Phobia, Homo-Ignorance, Homo-Hate - Lynda J Ames
Heterosexism and AIDS
Individual Action and Political Strategies - Joy A Livingston
Creating a Future Free of Heterosexism