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Bisexuality and Transgenderism

Author : Fritz Klein
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135833192
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book Bisexuality and Transgenderism written by Fritz Klein and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the common ground—and the important differences—between bisexuality and transgenderism! This book, guaranteed to provoke debate and discussion of sexuality and gender, is the first devoted exclusively to the relationship between transgenderism and bisexuality. Combining the work of scholars and activists, professional writers and lay people, Bisexuality and Transgenderism: InterSEXions of the Others proesents ideas, thoughts, feelings, and insights from a variety of contributors who are committed to understanding—and deepening our understanding of—gender and sexuality. You’ll find scholarly essays, narratives, poetry, and a revealing interview with four male-to-female transsexuals, two of whom are married to women who also participate in the discussion. In addition, the book includes insightful chapters by well-known advocates of transgenderism, including Jamison “James” Green, Coralee Drechsler, and Matthew Kailey. The editors of Bisexuality and Transgenderism: InterSEXions of the Others make the provocative but crucial claim that the larger queer community looks at “B” and “T” lives as mere “add-ons” to “L” and “G.” In this book they focus attention on bisexuality and transgenderism—moving the “margins” to center stage and exploring how sexuality, gender, desire, and intimacy are constructed and circulate in our society. The book’s inclusion of voices and scholarship from Eastern cultures challenges our understanding of sexuality and gender constructions all the more, giving this collection a global scope. Here is a sample of what Bisexuality and Transgenderism: InterSEXions of the Others examines: biphobia and transphobia within the United States’ gay and lesbian community the bi/trans and subversive aspects of the works and images of cultural icons Angelina Jolie and Sandra Bernhardt how bisexual and transgendered identities are socially constructed through relationships the false promise of pomosexual play—why the concepts of postmodern sexuality fail to rewrite the construction of gender why swingers who practice bisexual and transgender behavior are often disdained and marginalized by other GLBT people suicidal thoughts and other mental health concerns of bisexual males and females, as well as transgender people Eastern perspectives on sexual/gender identities—with revealing chapters on gender identity in Japan and Indonesia

The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309210658
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-06-24 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals--often referred to under the umbrella acronym LGBT--are becoming more visible in society and more socially acknowledged, clinicians and researchers are faced with incomplete information about their health status. While LGBT populations often are combined as a single entity for research and advocacy purposes, each is a distinct population group with its own specific health needs. Furthermore, the experiences of LGBT individuals are not uniform and are shaped by factors of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographical location, and age, any of which can have an effect on health-related concerns and needs. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People assesses the state of science on the health status of LGBT populations, identifies research gaps and opportunities, and outlines a research agenda for the National Institute of Health. The report examines the health status of these populations in three life stages: childhood and adolescence, early/middle adulthood, and later adulthood. At each life stage, the committee studied mental health, physical health, risks and protective factors, health services, and contextual influences. To advance understanding of the health needs of all LGBT individuals, the report finds that researchers need more data about the demographics of these populations, improved methods for collecting and analyzing data, and an increased participation of sexual and gender minorities in research. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People is a valuable resource for policymakers, federal agencies including the National Institute of Health (NIH), LGBT advocacy groups, clinicians, and service providers.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging

Author : Tarynn M. Witten
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 142140320X
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging written by Tarynn M. Witten and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The graying of the US population draws increasing focus to historically unattended segments of society, including sexual and gender minorities. This title addresses the challenges of aging in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex populations. It presents what is known about aging GLBT individuals.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging

Author : Douglas Kimmel
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231509855
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging written by Douglas Kimmel and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2006-05-09 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging brings together cutting-edge research, practical information, and innovative thinking regarding the characteristics and processes of aging among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Written by experts in the field, the book covers a range of subjects and provides a comprehensive knowledge base for practitioners, students, and researchers. Contributors address topics such as sexuality, relationships, legal issues, retirement planning, physical and mental health, substance abuse, community needs, gay and lesbian grandparents, and a model agency dedicated to delivering services to the senior LGBT population. Their writing takes a gay-affirmative approach that focuses on resilience, coping, and successful adaptation to aging and is sensitive to the importance of historical oppression in the lives of older members of sexual minorities. The authors also pay close attention to ethnic and cultural issues and identify where further research is needed. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging is a groundbreaking collection of some of the most significant voices in this area of research today. Gerontologists and those who serve the LGBT community are in great need of the information contained in this singular and definitive resource.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing

Author : Mike Sutherland
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780857005373
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing written by Mike Sutherland and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012-07-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people often face unique challenges as they grow older. It is vital that those providing them with care and support understand their needs, wishes and experiences. This book demonstrates how biographical approaches can increase understanding about the distinct perspectives of older LGBT people, enhancing inclusive care and support. Chapters explore people's expectations and fears surrounding care and service provision, the impact of discrimination, and specific issues such as HIV, dementia and end-of-life care. The importance of understanding people's whole lives in order to meet their needs is demonstrated, drawing on the examples of community projects that provide services and build networks. The voices of older LGBT people are heard throughout the book through the use of case examples and original research. This insightful book will be essential reading for all those supporting or caring for older LGBT people, as well as students and researchers in the health and social work fields.

Bi

Author : Shiri Eisner
Publisher : Seal Press
ISBN 13 : 1580054757
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Bi written by Shiri Eisner and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depicted as duplicitous, traitorous, and promiscuous, bisexuality has long been suspected, marginalized, and rejected by both straight and gay communities alike. Bi takes a long overdue, comprehensive look at bisexual politics—from the issues surrounding biphobia/monosexism, feminism, and transgenderism to the practice of labeling those who identify as bi as either “too bisexual” (promiscuous and incapable of fidelity) or “not bisexual enough” (not actively engaging romantically or sexually with people of at least two different genders). In this forward-thinking and eye-opening book, feminist bisexual and genderqueer activist Shiri Eisner takes readers on a journey through the many aspects of the meanings and politics of bisexuality, specifically highlighting how bisexuality can open up new and exciting ways of challenging social convention. Informed by feminist, transgender, and queer theory, as well as politics and activism, Bi is a radical manifesto for a group that has been too frequently silenced, erased, and denied—and a starting point from which to launch a bisexual revolution.

Policy Issues Affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Families

Author : Sean Cahill
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 9780472030613
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Policy Issues Affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Families written by Sean Cahill and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2006-12-28 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people face the same family issues as their heterosexual counterparts, but that is only the beginning of their struggle. The LGBT community also encounters legal barriers to government recognition of their same-sex relationships and relationships to their own children. Policy Issues Affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Families addresses partner recognition, parenting, issues affecting children of LGBT parents, health care, discrimination, senior care and elder rights, and equal access to social services. Sean Cahill and Sarah Tobias provide up-to-date, accurate analysis of the major policies affecting LGBT people, their same-sex partners, and their children. This valuable resource offers literature reviews of demographic research as well as original research based on the U.S. Census same-sex couple sample. It also provides a look at the 30-year history of right-wing anti-gay activism and the intra-community intellectual debates over the fight for marriage. "The sheer diversity of gay people and opinion shines through Cahill and Tobias's fact-packed depiction of same-sex couples and their kids, their needs and day-to-day challenges, and the movement for fairness and the freedom to marry. The disparate personal stories and struggles in this informative book underscore the importance of ending discrimination in marriage and ensuring that no family is left behind." —Evan Wolfson, Founder and Executive Director of the Freedom to Marry Project "A concise, comprehensive guide to gay-family issues that combines an impassioned progressive sensibility with a firm respect for facts." —Jonathan Rauch, senior writer and columnist for National Journal,Atlantic Monthly correspondent, and author of Gay Marriage: Why It Is Good for Gays, Good for Straights, and Good for America "Cahill and Tobias offer readers a thorough and immensely readable guide to the legal problems faced by LGBT families." —Ellen Andersen, Indiana University–Purdue University at Indianapolis "For an account of policy issues that frame lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) family lives here in the United States, one need look no further. Sean Cahill and Sarah Tobias supply accurate and up-to-date information about the legal and policy contexts of LGBT lives across the country. This book is sure to be a valuable resource for students and scholars, as well as for others seeking to understand and challenge discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity." —Charlotte J. Patterson, University of Virginia Sean Cahill is Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute. Sarah Tobias is a feminist theorist and LGBT activist who earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University. She has taught Political Theory at colleges in New York and New Jersey, and currently works as Senior Policy Analyst in the Democracy program at Demos, a New York City–based think tank.

Counseling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Substance Abusers

Author : Dana G. Finnegan
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9781560239253
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (392 download)

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Download or read book Counseling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Substance Abusers written by Dana G. Finnegan and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, a completely revised version of the authors' 1987 Dual Identities, offers insight on the special treatment issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) substance abusers. It describes stages of sexual identity transformation, looks at different counseling approaches, and gives practical suggestions for helping clients. Information is accessible to beginning and experienced counselors as well as patients. Finneagan, an alcohol counselor, and McNally, a psychologist and alcohol counselor, are co-founders and current board members of the National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals. c. Book News Inc.

Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People

Author : Andrew King
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131724110X
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)

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Download or read book Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People written by Andrew King and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean to grow older as a lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT) person? What gaps in knowledge about LGBT ageing remain? This timely and innovative book reports on a project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council which aimed to address gaps in knowledge about older LGBT people and their experiences of ageing. The book discusses the project and contains chapters either specially commissioned or written by leading researchers and activists in the field. Informed by a range of theoretical perspectives, empirical research studies, critical observations as well as lived experiences, this book explores areas of LGBT ageing that have been under-studied. These include: bisexual ageing; trans ageing and older trans people’s mental health; ethnicity, culture and religion in the lives of older LGBT people and gaps in knowledge about older LGBT people from minority ethnic communities; intergenerational networks; residential and end-of-life care; and the effects of austerity on services. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential for researchers and policy makers interested in the lives of older LGBT people, people who work with older people and teachers and students interested in ageing, gender identity and sexuality.

Current Issues in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health

Author : Jay Harcourt
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Current Issues in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health written by Jay Harcourt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most literature that explores LGBT health issues concentrates on HIV/AIDS while leaving research studies on other vital issues lacking. Current Issues in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health addresses this inadequacy by presenting a broad range of LGBT health issues from an interdisciplinary and mixed-method perspective. Leading experts present both quantitative and qualitative descriptions of health issues among various population groups, focusing on those topics poorly represented in present-day literature. This book is a strong start to fill in the blanks about unrealized health issues of LGBT individuals and offers insights into the resources needed to address them.

Responsive School Practices to Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Students and Families

Author : Emily S. Fisher
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136813330
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Responsive School Practices to Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Students and Families written by Emily S. Fisher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-07-26 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The needs and rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students and families are often ignored, generally misunderstood, and only rarely given priority by the school system. This book provides a practical and useful guide for school-based mental health professionals to support students, families, teachers, and administrators in the development of a safe, inclusive school environment for all LGBTQ students and families. It begins with an overview of the unique issues and challenges faced by LGBTQ students and families, including a discussion of sexuality and gender identity development within the interconnected contexts of home, school, and community. Practical steps are given for creating an inclusive school environment; implementing prevention and intervention techniques to address discrimination, bullying, and violence; and organizing effective counseling programs for LGBTQ students. These school-based efforts are then extended to working with families and communities to reinforce steps taken in the school context. The downloadable resources include numerous handouts, sample letters, and other resources to assist the school-based mental health professional in implementing responsive and affirmative practices for LGBTQ students and families.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Civil Rights

Author : Wallace Swan
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466567333
Total Pages : 451 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)

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Download or read book Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Civil Rights written by Wallace Swan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book could be aptly entitled After Marriage What Is Next for the LGBT Community? Now that marriage is increasingly being institutionalized in many states within the United States it is quite likely that marriage will be acceptable in all 50 states (dependent upon action of the U.S. Supreme Court). What lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender p

Advising Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer College Students

Author : Craig M. McGill
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000979016
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Advising Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer College Students written by Craig M. McGill and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Co-published with NACADA.Changes on college and university campuses have echoed changes in U.S. popular culture, politics, and religion since the 1970s through unprecedented visibility of LGBTQA persons and issues. In the face of hostile campus cultures, LGBTQA students rely on knowledgeable academic advisors for support, nurturance, and the resources needed to support their persistence. This edited collection offers theoretical understanding of the literature of the field, practical strategies that can be implemented at different institutions, and best practices that helps students, staff, and faculty members understand more deeply the challenges and rewards of working constructively with LGBTQA students. In addition, allies in the field of academic advising (both straight/cis-identified and queer) reflect on becoming an ally, describe obstacles and challenges they have experienced and offer advice to those seeking to deepen their commitment to ally-hood.

Sexual Orientation and Transgender Issues in Organizations

Author : Thomas Köllen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331929623X
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Sexual Orientation and Transgender Issues in Organizations written by Thomas Köllen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last decade workforce diversity has attracted much scientific attention. Given the shortage of literature on issues related to homosexual, bisexual and transgender employees, compared to other facets of workforce diversity, this book opens up new perspectives on this issue. Emphasis is placed on the equal consideration of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. Thus the predominance of lesbian and gay issues in LGBT research (and practice), will be contrasted by an explicit consideration of the unique experiences, stressors and related needs of bisexual and transgender employees. Contributions provide deeper insights into the differing experiences the whole spectrum of LGBT employees make in the workplace in different national and occupational contexts. Furthermore, the collection offers contextualized insights for evaluating and conceptualizing organizational initiatives aiming at a higher level of inclusion for LGBT employees.

Understanding and Teaching U.S. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History

Author : Leila J. Rupp
Publisher : University of Wisconsin Pres
ISBN 13 : 029930244X
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Understanding and Teaching U.S. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History written by Leila J. Rupp and published by University of Wisconsin Pres. This book was released on 2014-12-17 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and Teaching U.S. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History is the first book designed for teachers of U.S. history at all levels who want to integrate queer history into the standard curriculum. Bringing together inspiring narratives from teachers in high schools and universities, informative topical chapters about significant historical moments and themes, and innovative essays about sources and interpretive strategies well-suited to the history classroom, this volume is a valuable resource for anyone who thinks history should be an inclusive story.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardatio

Author : John D Allen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131776613X
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardatio written by John D Allen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the birth of the first support group for sexual minorities with developmental disabilities! Reflecting an unprecedented development in the disabled and sexual minority communities, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation: Stories of the Rainbow Support Group describes the founding, achievements, and history of a unique group providing support for people with developmental disabilities or mental retardation (DD/MR) who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender. In this pathbreaking book, group founder John D. Allen describes the Rainbow Support Group's beginnings in 1998 at the New Haven Gay & Lesbian Community Center in Connecticut and the ways in which it has been shattering myths and stereotypes surrounding people with mental retardation ever since. From the author: Not only are people with DD/MR full human beings with the same needs and desires for intimacy and healthy sexual expression as people without intellectual disabilities, but the group is evidence that some people with DD/MR have an understanding of sexual orientation as well. Acknowledging that people with mental retardation are sexual is a new development in the human service field, but one that is still in the pre-Stonewall days regarding those who are gay. Although people with mental retardation are given unprecedented freedom to make personal vocational decisions, there is an unfounded expectation that they do not have a sexualitylet alone a homosexuality. Members of the Rainbow Support Group discuss the same concerns as other gay people, but in a support system that recognizes their unique perspective. This insightful book shows how membership in the Rainbow Support Group addresses the very real fears and concerns of its members, including: being forced into heterosexual social situations, since that is the only available option for socialization dealing with being outed to peers and staffsince many DD/MR people are not their own legal guardians, this can lead to removal of privileges, various kinds of abuse, and other negative consequences in their day-to-day lives being ridiculed by unsupportive staff being excluded from family functions because of their sexual orientation It also illustrates the purely positive aspects of membership in the group, which provides: a place to learn appropriate ways to meet others, hear messages about safe sex, and feel empowered to advocate for their own intimacy needs an increased chance of finding a like-minded partner (although the group is certainly not a dating service) an avenue for members to connect with others like them and with the larger gay community in the area events to participate in, such as holiday parties, field trips, movie nights, and gay pride celebrations The author continues: What is exciting are the positive outcomes displayed once an individual enters the group. Members quickly develop a sense of ownership and wear rainbow-emblazoned clothing to meetings. Everyone has joined the host community center to begin receiving regular mailings and event discounts. Supervising staff report that members perform better at work, have fewer behavioral issues, and experience a greater feeling of contentment. For people with mental retardation, just to be able to say the words 'gay,' 'lesbian,' 'bisexual,' and 'transgender' in an affirming environment is a cutting-edge breakthrough. What the group has accomplished and will hopefully continue to illuminate is the understanding that people with DD/MR are entitled to a whole life experience, including discovering and enjoying their sexuality.

The Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People

Author : Nan D. Hunter
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 0814736793
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book The Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People written by Nan D. Hunter and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2004-11-15 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses a question-and-answer format and nontechnical language to survey rights in regard to freedom of speech and association, housing, employment, the military, family and parenting, and HIV disease.