Stigma and sexual orientation
Subtitle: understanding prejudice against lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals
By: editor, Gregory M. Herek.
Contributors: Herek, Gregory M.; Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues.
Series: Psychological perspectives on lesbian and gay issues ;; v. 4
Publisher: Sage Publications
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
Subjects: Heterosexism; Homophobia; Gays -- Public opinion; Stigma (Social psychology)
Description: Whether engendered by homophobia, heterosexism, or general prejudice, violence and discrimination continue to hound the gay community as attacks persist in the courtroom, on the streets, and in the voting booth. Stigma and Sexual Orientation makes a significant contribution toward the deeper understanding of homophobia, in addition to providing much-needed insight into the issue of prejudice in general. Under the editorship of Gregory M.

Herek, discussions in this volume include the nature of antigay prejudice, stereotypes, and behaviors; the consequences of homophobia and related phenomena on the well-being of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals; and the critical need for psychology and science to confront homophobia and related issues.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Sponsored by the Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues, Division 44 of the American Psychological Association."