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List of boxes | p. viii |
Introduction: how to read and use this book | p. xi |
What's in this book? | p. xi |
Pedagogical features of the book | p. xiii |
Our approach | p. xvi |
Who we are | p. xvii |
Acknowledgements | p. xviii |
History, contexts and debates in LGBTQ psychology | p. 1 |
Introducing LGBTQ psychology | p. 3 |
What is LGBTQ psychology and why study it? | p. 3 |
The scientific study of sexuality and 'gender ambiguity' | p. 6 |
The historical emergence of 'gay affirmative' psychology | p. 12 |
Struggling for professional recognition and challenging heteronormativity in psychology | p. 18 |
Key debates and perspectives | p. 25 |
Social constructionism versus essentialism | p. 26 |
Liberalism versus radicalism | p. 35 |
The relationship between LGBTQ psychology and feminism | p. 38 |
The relationship between LGBTQ psychology and queer theory | p. 40 |
The relationship between LGBTQ psychology and critical psychology | p. 44 |
The relationship between LGBTQ psychology and positive social change | p. 47 |
Doing LGBTQ psychological research | p. 52 |
Research methods and approaches | p. 52 |
Issues in doing LGBTQ psychological research | p. 64 |
Understanding social marginalisation in LGBTQ lives | p. 79 |
Diversity | p. 81 |
Understanding diversity in LGBTQ communities | p. 81 |
Gender | p. 83 |
Bisexuality | p. 86 |
Trans and queer | p. 88 |
Social class | p. 90 |
Race | p. 92 |
Organised religion and spirituality | p. 94 |
Rural life | p. 97 |
Ability | p. 98 |
Prejudice and discrimination | p. 103 |
Sexuality and gender identity prejudice in context | p. 103 |
Sexuality and gender identity prejudice as anti-LGBTQ attitudes and behaviours | p. 104 |
Sexuality and gender identity prejudice as social marginalisation | p. 116 |
Health | p. 125 |
What is LGBTQ health? | p. 125 |
Sexual health | p. 128 |
Mental health | p. 134 |
Physical health | p. 140 |
LGBTQ experiences across the lifespan | p. 149 |
Young people, coming out and identity development | p. 151 |
Young people, sexuality and gender identity | p. 151 |
Models of LGBTQ identity development | p. 153 |
Sexual fluidity | p. 159 |
Disclosure to family and friends | p. 162 |
LGBTQ young people in school | p. 165 |
Exploring identity and finding a community | p. 169 |
Relationships | p. 173 |
Legal recognition of same-sex relationships | p. 173 |
Comparing same-sex and different-sex relationships | p. 177 |
Sexual practices | p. 181 |
Beyond the normative couple | p. 185 |
Parenting and family | p. 194 |
Paths to parenthood for LGBTQ people | p. 194 |
Comparing lesbian-, gay- and trans-headed families with heterosexual-headed families | p. 199 |
Moving away from a 'proving otherwise' agenda | p. 207 |
Looking inside LGBTQ families | p. 211 |
Ageing and old age | p. 216 |
Age, ageing and ageism in LGBTQ communities | p. 216 |
Styles of ageing | p. 225 |
Issues in health and social care in old age | p. 227 |
Bereavement and death | p. 230 |
Conclusion | p. 239 |
The future of LGBTQ psychology | p. 241 |
Beyond the 'usual suspects' | p. 241 |
Intersectionality and privilege | p. 245 |
Applications of LGBTQ psychology | p. 248 |
Future directions | p. 253 |
Glossary | p. 257 |
Additional resources | p. 272 |
References | p. 278 |
Index | p. 321 |
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