Psychological perspectives on lesbian, gay, and bisexual experiences /

Psychological perspectives on lesbian, gay, and bisexual experiences / Linda D. Garnets and Douglas C. Kimmel, editors. - 2nd ed. - New York : Columbia University Press, ©2003. - 1 online resource (xiv, 811 pages) : illustrations - Between men--between women . - Between men--between women. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Half title; Title; Copyright; Series Page; Contents; Preface; Introduction to the Second Edition: Lesbian, Gay Male, and Bisexual Dimensions in the Psychological Study of Human Diversity; Part I: The Meaning of Sexual Orientation; Contemporary Issue: Debate Concerning the Extent of Choice versus No Choice in the Nature of Sexual Orientation; 1: What a Light It Shed: The Life of Evelyn Hooker; 2: Biological Perspectives on Sexual Orientation; 3: Bisexual Identities; 4: Explaining Diversity in the Development of Same-Sex Sexuality Among Young Women. Part II: Psychological Dimensions of Sexual Prejudice, Discrimination, and ViolenceContemporary Issue: Sexual Prejudice, Verbal Abuse, Physical Harassment, and Violence Based on Sexual Orientation; 5: The Psychology of Sexual Prejudice; 6: Do Heterosexual Women and Men Differ in Their Attitudes Toward Homosexuality? A Conceptual and Methodological Analysis; 7: Violence and Victimization of Lesbians and Gay Men: Mental Health Consequences; 8: Matthew Shepard's Death: A Professional Awakening; Part III: Identity Development and Stigma Management. Contemporary Issue: The Effects of Historical Differences Between Older and Younger Generations of Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Gay Men9: Finding a Sexual Identity and Community: Therapeutic Implications and Cultural Assumptions in Scientific Models of Coming Out; 10: Why Tell If You're Not Asked? Self-Disclosure, Intergroup Contact, and Heterosexuals' Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men; 11: Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths' Relationships with Their Parents; 12: Employment and Sexual Orientation: Disclosure and Discrimination in the Workplace. Part IV: Diversity Among Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Gay MenContemporary Issue: Racism in the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Community; 13: Beyond Heterosexism and Across the Cultural Divide-Developing an Inclusive Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Psychology: A Look to the Future; 14: Native Gay and Lesbian Issues: The Two-Spirited; 15: Sapphic Shadows: Challenging the Silence in the Study of Sexuality; 16: Identifying and Addressing Health Issues of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Populations in Rural Communities: Psychological Perspectives; Part V: Relationships and Families. Contemporary Issue: Legal Recognition of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Relationships and Families17: The Close Relationships of Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals; 18: Monogamy and Polyamory: Relationship Issues for Bisexuals; 19: Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents; 20: Stories from the Homefront: Perspectives of Asian-American Parents with Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons; Part VI: Adolescence, Midlife, and Aging; Contemporary Issue: The Impact of AIDS on Adolescents and Older Persons.

This volume is a valuable compendium of the best thinking on psychological issues affecting lesbians, gays, and bisexuals. The second edition includes new articles addressing such timely topics as choice of sexual orientation; racism in the lesbian, gay, and bisexual communities; legal recognition of same-gender relationships and children of lesbian and gay parents; the impact of AIDS on adolescents and older people; and healthcare barriers confronted by lesbians, gays, and bisexuals.

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Homosexuality--United States.
Lesbians--Psychology.--United States
Gays--Psychology.--United States
Homosexualité--États-Unis.
Lesbiennes--Psychologie.--États-Unis
Homosexuels--Psychologie.--États-Unis
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Discrimination & Race Relations.
PSYCHOLOGY--Human Sexuality.
Gays--Psychology.
Homosexuality.
Lesbians--Psychology.
Homoseksualiteit.
Biseksualiteit.
Psychologische aspecten.


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