Overcoming heterosexism and homophobia : strategies that work / edited by James T. Sears and Walter L. Williams.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Pt. I. Foundational Issues -- Thinking Critically/Intervening Effectively About Homophobia and Heterosexism -- Changing Homophobic and Heterosexist Attitudes: An Overview of Persuasive Communication Approaches -- Effective Coming Out: Self-Disclosure Strategies to Reduce Sexual Identity Bias -- Multicultural Perspectives on Reducing Heterosexism: Looking for Strategies That Work -- Pt. II. Working with Ethnic Groups and Family Members -- Challenging Complexities: Strategies with Asian Americans in Southern California Against (Heterosex)Isms -- Working with Heterosexismo in Latino/a Immigrant Los Angeles: Reflections on Community Background, Processes, and Practices -- Reducing Homophobia in African American Communities -- Homophobia and Anti-Semitism: Making the Links -- A Three-Legged Stool: PFLAG's Support, Education, and Advocacy -- Anger to Advocacy: Support Groups for Nongay Spouses -- Using Music to Reduce Homophobia and Heterosexism -- Pt. III. Working with Students -- Challenging Representations of Sexuality Through Story and Performance -- Teaching About Homophobia at a Historically Black University: A Role Play for Undergraduate Students -- "But You Seem So Normal!": Multidimensional Approaches to Unlearning Homophobia on a College Campus -- Language in the Classroom: Opening Conversations About Lesbian and Gay Issues in Senior High English -- Promoting Respect for Different Viewpoints and Ways of Living to Australian High School Students -- Sexual Harassment and Sexual Orientation: The Coaches' Corner -- Pt. IV. Working in Professional Training Programs -- Elementary School Teachers: Homophobia Reduction in a Staff Development Context -- You Can't Be for Children and Against Their Families: Family Diversity Workshops for Elementary School Teachers -- Sensitive Supervisors, Prepared Practicum, and "Queer" Clients: A Training Model for Beginning Counselors -- Strategies for Reducing Social Work Students' Homophobia -- Gay and Lesbian Issues in U.S. Medical Schools: Climate and Curriculum -- Educating Criminal Justice College Students About Sexual Orientation, Homophobia, and Heterosexism -- Sexual Orientation Training in Law Enforcement Agencies: A Preliminary Review of What Works -- PT. V. Working Within Institutions -- Changing the Church: Lessons Learned in the Struggle to Reduce Institutional Heterosexism in the Episcopal Church -- Homophobia and the U.S. Roman Catholic Clergy -- Building Alliances: The Case of the Japanese American Citizens League Endorsement of Same-Sex Marriage -- Thinking Homo/Economically -- Economic Power as a Means of Reducing Heterosexism: Personal Financial Planning Strategies -- Making Allies of Co-Workers: Educating the Corporate World -- Creating Change: Making an Impact in the Local News Media -- Changing Gay and Lesbian Images in the Media -- Contributors -- Index.

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