Preventing heterosexism and homophobia
By: edited by Esther D. Rothblum, Lynne A. Bond.
Contributors: Rothblum, Esther D.; Bond, Lynne A., 1949-; Vermont Conference on the Primary Prevention of Psychopathology (17th : 1995 : University of Vermont)
Series: Primary prevention of psychopathology ;; v. 17
Publisher: Sage Publications
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
Subjects: Heterosexism -- United States -- Prevention -- Congresses.; Homophobia -- United States -- Prevention -- Congresses.; Gays -- United States -- Social conditions -- Congresses.
Description: Even in today's society, gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals experience multiple pressures and constraints related to their chosen lifestyles, in addition to the stresses of everyday life. This dual tension can result in psychopathology among gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals. Preventing Heterosexism and Homophobia examines the gay and lesbian experience in light of this tension and points toward a future free of heterosexism. The stress of "coming out," the uncertainty of parenting their children, and the difficulties facing ethnic minority lesbians and bisexuals cannot be adequately addressed without confronting the heterosexual bias in society. The contributors to this informative volume propose methods geared to the elimination of the heterosexual bias in various settings - health care, therapy, communities, corporate America, and education. Ultimately, this book examines both the risks and joys of being gay, lesbian, and bisexual, and how to prevent heterosexism and its effects on the lives of all people, including those of heterosexuals.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Based on the 17th Vermont Conference on the Primary Prevention of Psychopathology held in June 1995 at the University of Vermont.