Sexual Orientation And Gender Expression in Social Work Practice: Working With Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Transgender People

by Morrow, Deana F.

• ISBN13: 9780231127288
• ISBN10: 0231127286
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: COLUMBIA UNIV PRESS

Summary

Broad yet in-depth, this volume offers an invaluable resource for both social work educators and practitioners working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender clients and their families. It is the first such work to specifically address issues affecting bisexual and transgender individuals. Topics discussed include heterosexism and homophobia, GLBT identity development, GLBT adolescents and older adults, healthcare concerns, workplace issues, sex reassignment, and AIDS. The contributors also consider intragroup issues of race, ethnicity, age, and socioeconomic status.

Table of Contents

Volume Editors	ix
Contributors	xi
PART 1 A CONTEXT FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression	3	(15)
Deana F. Morrow
A Historical Perspective	18	(25)
Lori Messinger
Oppression, Prejudice, and Discrimination	43	(38)
Diane E. Elze
PART 2 IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT AND COMING OUT
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Identity Development	81	(24)
Deana F. Morrow
Transgender Identity	105	(24)
James I. Martin
D. R. Yonkin
Coming Out as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender	129	(24)
Deana F. Morrow
PART 3 RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES
Psychosocial Support for Families of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People	153	(24)
Harriet L. Cohen
Yolanda C. Padilla
Veronica C. Aravena
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Adolescents	177	(19)
Deana F. Morrow
Gay Male Relationships and Families	196	(20)
Robin E. Mckinney
Lesbian Relationships and Families	216	(27)
Cheryl A. Parks
Nancy A. Humphreys
Bisexual Relationships and Families	243	(20)
Daphne L. McClellan
Transgender Emergence Within Families	263	(21)
Arlene Istar Lev
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging	284	(23)
Elise M. Fullmer
PART 4 SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Health Concerns for Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals	307	(36)
Caitlin Ryan
Elisabeth Gruskin
Transgender Health Issues	343	(21)
Emilia Lombardi
S. Masen Davis
Violence, Hate Crimes, and Hate Language	364	(20)
Mary E. Swigonski
Religion and Spirituality	384	(21)
Deana F. Morrow
Boo Tyson
Workplace Issues	405	(22)
Kristina M. Hash
Sherry D. Ceperich
Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy	427	(33)
Lori Messinger
Toward Affirmative Practice	460	(11)
Lori Messinger
Appendix A. Words and Symbols of GLBT Culture	471	(6)
Patricia L. Greer
Deana F. Morrow
Appendix B. GLBT Resources	477	(14)
Patricia L. Greer
Deana F. Morrow
Index	491