Esther D. Rothblum & Lynne A. Bond 
Preventing Heterosexism and Homophobia [PDF ebook] 

Even in today′s society, gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals experience multiple pressures and constraints related to their 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 their 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 toward eliminating 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. Students and professionals in interpersonal communication and interpersonal relations, clinical psychology, and public health will benefit greatly from the original perspectives this book has to offer.

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Introduction – Esther D Rothblum and Lynne A Bond

PART ONE: INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS

Speaking of Oppression – Celia Kitzinger

Psychology, Politics and the Language of Power

Combating Heterosexism in Educational Institutions – Connie S Chan

Structural Changes and Strategies

Preventing Heterosexism and Bias in Psychotherapy and Counseling – Laura S Brown

Lesbians and Gay Men of Color – Beverly Greene

The Legacy of Ethnosexual Mythologies in Heterosexism

Rejecting Therapy – Rachel E Perkins

Using Our Communities

PART TWO: RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT

Finding a Sexual Identity and Community – Paula C Rust

Therapeutic Implications and Cultural Assumptions in Scientific Models of Coming Out

Enhancing the Development of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youths – Anthony R D′Augelli

Lesbian and Gay Love Scripts – Suzanna Rose

Immigrant and Refugee Lesbians – Oliva M Espín

Contributions of Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children to the Prevention of Heterosexism – Charlotte J Patterson

PART THREE: SOCIETAL STRUCTURES AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Societal Reaction and Homosexuality – Michael W Ross

Acculturation, Life Events Stressors and Social Supports as Mediators of Response to Homonegative Attitudes

The Prevention of Anti-Lesbian/Gay Hate Crimes through Social Change and Empowerment – Jeanine C Cogan

Homo-Phobia, Homo-Ignorance, Homo-Hate – Lynda J Ames

Heterosexism and AIDS

Individual Action and Political Strategies – Joy A Livingston

Creating a Future Free of Heterosexism