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Download full textDworkin, Sari H. – 2002
This paper reviews the statistical evidence of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) violence in the United States and in the world. Statistics are from Amnesty International and the New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project. Reasons why this violence exists and international human rights responses are reviewed. In addition,…
Descriptors: Bisexuality, Civil Liberties, Homophobia, Homosexuality
Peer reviewedPrince, Jeffrey P. – Career Development Quarterly, 1995
Relates selected concepts from the general literature of gay and lesbian psychology to the career development of gay men. Specific concerns related to sexual identity development, the management of stigma, and psychological adjustment are reviewed, and suggestions are offered both to practitioners and researchers. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Development
Peer reviewedRotheram-Borus, Mary Jane; Fernandez, M. Isabel – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1995
Discusses impact of defining homosexual orientation on development and identity formation of youths who "come out" during adolescence. Four dimensions are presented: recognizing oneself as lesbian or gay, exploring sexual orientation through the gay and lesbian community, disclosing sexual orientation to others, and becoming more comfortable with…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Coping, Depression (Psychology)
Peer reviewedGrossman, Arnold H. – Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 1997
Explores the risks faced by lesbian, gay, or bisexual youth who have the stigma of homosexuality and suggests approaches and strategies for working with these at-risk youth. Although society is becoming more tolerant of homosexuality and bisexuality, there has not been a corresponding decrease in cultural homophobia. (SLD)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Bisexuality, Child Development, Cultural Awareness
Pinar, William F., Ed. – 1998
This collection of papers discusses homophobia in the field of education and challenges established practices and theories. Chapters are: (1) "Constructing Knowledge: Educational Research and Gay and Lesbian Studies" (W. G. Tierney, P. Dilley); (2) "A Generational and Theoretical Analysis of Culture and Male (Homo)sexuality" (J. T. Sears); (3)…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Education, Educational Change, Educational Environment
Dworkin, Sari H., Ed.; Gutierrez, Fernando J., Ed. – 1992
In the past decade, assisting gay and lesbian clients with the coming out process, helping clients to manage stigmatized identities, and assisting counselors in removing their homophobic attitudes were the first priorities in dealing with homosexuality. This book outlines some of the issues that gays, lesbians, and bisexuals must deal with beyond…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Bisexuality, Blacks, Counseling Effectiveness
