num_pages: 397
description: When POSITIVELY GAY was first published in 1979, it was widely praised for its practical treatment of a variety of topics affecting the lives of gays and lesbians. With a list of contributors from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and approaches, this important resource, compiled by Dr. Betty Berzon, spotlights significant but often overlooked topics such as building successful same-sex partnerships, reconciling religious dilemmas, coming out to one'¬?s family, creating gay families, using voting power to effect change, dealing with legal and financial issues, and living as a gay person of color. Gay and lesbian readers will find much to inform and guide them on their journey to self-acceptance.Ä¢ Replaces previous edition: ISBN 0-89087-676-2.Ä¢ Previous editions sold 50,000 copies.Ä¢ Provides information on recent developments and debates that have affected gay culture, including the Internet and same-sex marriage.
language: English
title: Positively Gay: New Approaches to Gay and Lesbian Life
titlecomplete: Positively Gay: New Approaches to Gay and Lesbian Life
genres: Nonfiction, Gay, LGBT
ratings_count: 19
awards: awardedAt: 725875200000
name: Stonewall Book Award
category: Non-Fiction
publisher: Celestial Arts