PREVENTING HETEROSEXISM AND HOMOPHOBIA

by Esther D. Rothblum

• ISBN13: 9780761900238
• ISBN10: 0761900233
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-08-06
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc

Summary

In addition to the stresses of everyday life, gay men, lesbians and bisexuals experience multiple pressures and constraints related to their chosen lifestyles. This volume examines the gay and lesbian experience in light of this additional tension - which can result in psychopathology - and points towards a future free of heterosexism.The internationally renowned contributors argue that the stress of 'coming out', uncertainties concerning parenting children, and the difficulties facing ethnic minority lesbians, gay men and bisexuals cannot be adequately addressed without confronting the heterosexual bias in society. They propose methods geared towards eliminating heterosexual bias in a number of settings, including health care, psychotherapy and education.

Table of Contents

Introduction

PART ONE: INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS - Celia Kitzinger

Speaking of Oppression

Psychology, Politics and the Language of Power - Connie S Chan

Combating Heterosexism in Educational Institutions

Structural Changes and Strategies - Laura S Brown

Preventing Heterosexism and Bias in Psychotherapy and Counseling - Beverly Greene

Lesbians and Gay Men of Color

The Legacy of Ethnosexual Mythologies in Heterosexism - Rachel E Perkins

Rejecting Therapy

Using Our Communities

PART TWO: RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT - Paula C Rust

Finding a Sexual Identity and Community

Therapeutic Implications and Cultural Assumptions in Scientific Models of Coming Out - Anthony R D'Augelli

Enhancing the Development of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youths - Suzanna Rose

Lesbian and Gay Love Scripts - Oliva M Esp[ac]in

Immigrant and Refugee Lesbians - Charlotte J Patterson

Contributions of Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children to the Prevention of Heterosexism

PART THREE: SOCIETAL STRUCTURES AND SOCIAL CHANGE - Michael W Ross

Societal Reaction and Homosexuality

Acculturation, Life Events Stressors and Social Supports as Mediators of Response to Homonegative Attitudes - Jeanine C Cogan

The Prevention of Anti-Lesbian//Gay Hate Crimes through Social Change and Empowerment - Lynda J Ames

Homo-Phobia, Homo-Ignorance, Homo-Hate

Heterosexism and AIDS - Joy A Livingston

Individual Action and Political Strategies

Creating a Future Free of Heterosexism