In your face : stories from the lives of queer youth / Mary L. Gray.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gray, Mary L.

Series:

Haworth gay & lesbian studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gay youth--United States.

Gay youth.

Homosexuality--United States.

Homosexuality.

United States.

Physical Description:

xiii, 164 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Haworth Press, [1999]

Summary:

In Your Face: Stories from the Lives of Queer Youth is a unique collection of real-life accounts that explores the lives and identities of lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens. Fifteen youths, age 14-18, bravely tell of the hardships and emotions they experience because of their sexualities. Readers will explore stories that touch on several issues, such as: -- coming out to yourself-- coming out to family and friends-- dealing with the school environment-- getting involved in the queer community-- realizing how religion impacts one's sense of self

Contents:

Chapter 2. One of These Kids Is Not Like the Others 21

Chapter 3. You're WHAT? Coming Out to the Family 45

Chapter 4. Do You Have to Let the WHOLE World Know? 61

Chapter 5. Condemned or Redeemed? What Does Your God Think of All This? 75

Chapter 6. Kids in the Hall: What Is It Like at School? 81

Chapter 7. CyberQueer: Finding Community on the Internet 99

Chapter 8. Community Views: The Lesbian/Bi/Gay World and Beyond 103

Chapter 9. Getting Involved: Extracurriculars in the Community 117

Chapter 10. Is This Your First Time? First Kisses, Relationships, and Other Such Things 127

Chapter 11. The Future: Where Are You Going? 143

Chapter 12. Listen Up! Messages to Others 157.

ISBN:

1560238879

0789000768

OCLC:

40052417