How homophobia hurts children : nurturing diversity at home, at school, and in the community /

Baker, Jean M.,

How homophobia hurts children : nurturing diversity at home, at school, and in the community / Jean M. Baker. - xiv, 224 pages ; 22 cm. - Haworth gay & lesbian studies . - Haworth gay & lesbian studies. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-214) and index.

Shame Can Shatter Their Dreams -- Myths and Fallacies -- Identity Development -- Coming Out -- Parents and Families Coming Out -- For All Parents -- What Happens to Gay Children at School? -- Students Tell Us How Schools Can Help -- How Individuals Within the School System Can Help Gay Students -- Gay Youth Support Groups -- A School Climate Survey -- Transcending the Stigma -- Enlightened Mayor Seeks Acceptance for Gay Youths -- For Mental Health Professionals -- Legal and Social Policy Barriers and How They Affect Gay Children -- Transgender Identity -- Personal Stories of Transsexuals Growing Up -- The Tipping Point. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10. Ch. 11. Ch. 12. Ch. 13. Ch. 14. Ch. 15. Ch. 16. Ch. 17. Ch. 18.

1560231637 9781560231639 1560231645 9781560231646

2001045682


Homophobia--United States
Gay youth--Psychology--United States
Gay students--Psychology--United States
Sexual harassment in education--United States
Coming out (Sexual orientation)--United States

HQ76.45.U5 / B34 2002

306.766

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