The construction of attitudes toward lesbians and gay men / Lynn Pardie, Tracy Luchetta, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pardie, Lynn.

Luchetta, Tracy.

Series:

Haworth gay & lesbian studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lesbians--United States--Public opinion.

Lesbians.

Gay men--United States--Public opinion.

Gay men.

Homosexuality.

Public opinion.

United States.

Homosexuality--United States--Public opinion.

Homophobia--United States.

Homophobia.

Public opinion--United States.

Physical Description:

xi, 116 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Haworth Press, [1999]

Contents:

Chapter 1. Relationships Between Homophobia, HIV/AIDS Stigma, and HIV/AIDS Knowledge / Tracy Luchetta 1

The Concept and Functions of Stigma 2

The Concept and Functions of Negative Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men 4

Previous Research Concerning Homophobia and HIV/AIDS-Related Attitudes 9

Chapter 2. Contested Identity: The Law's Construction of Gay and Lesbian Subjects / Francis Carleton 19

An Analysis of Sexual Orientation Jurisprudence 23

Chapter 3. Homophobia in Academia: Examination and Critique / Linda Gannon 43

Partner Benefits in Academia 45

Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men 50

Critique 56

Chapter 4. Internalized Homophobia and Therapeutic Efficacy / Elizabeth Johnson 65

Psychotherapy and Internalized Homophobia 70

A Model for Increased Therapeutic Efficacy 72

Chapter 5. Heterosexist Ideologies and Identity Development: A Transpersonal View / Lynn Pardie 89

Transpersonal Psychology 91

Heterosexism: Reductionistic and Polarizing Identifications 93

The Uncertainty of Spiritual Development: Questions of Motivation and Ability 103.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0789005905

OCLC:

40890948