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Gay Midlife and Maturity

Author : John Alan Lee
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780918393807
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (938 download)

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Download or read book Gay Midlife and Maturity written by John Alan Lee and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1991 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aging is stressful for anyone in youth-oriented Western societies. Elderly people encounter difficulties and discrimination, sometimes because of reduced income, transportation and housing problems, and failing health, but often due to the persistent negative stereotypes that color others’attitudes and behavior toward old people. Gay men and lesbians experience these stresses, as well as the numerous additional problems associated with their sexual orientation. Gay Midlife and Maturity is a dynamic and positive volume that challenges the long-held stereotype of the sad and lonely old homosexual. A growing body of international literature, much of which is featured in this book, rejects this myth and illustrates that older gay men and lesbians cope well with the aging process and are comparable to younger homosexuals in social and psychological adjustment. A much-needed and major contribution, Gay Midlife and Maturity contains an enormous amount of information for readers interested in gerontology and homosexuality. Experts, for the first time, examine the relationship between the adjustment of gay people to later life and the age and sequence of the resolution of these typically early developmental processes, raising many questions about traditional theories of gay development. The existing contradictions and debates about gay men and accelerated aging are addressed. Other valuable chapters focus on a theory of successful aging, a comparison of the traditional gay community (pre-Stonewall) versus the organized gay community, the vital role of communication in gay relationships, the sexual attitudes and behaviors of older gay men, and much more. Additional interesting and worthwhile chapters of this thought-provoking new book include an in-depth interview with Don Bachardy about his 33-year relationship Christopher Isherwood, a renowned English writer who was 30 years his senior, and a review of the growing literature on gay aging.

Gay Midlife and Maturity

Author : John Alan Lee
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9781560240280
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Gay Midlife and Maturity written by John Alan Lee and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aging is stressful for anyone in youth-oriented Western societies. Elderly people encounter difficulties and discrimination, sometimes because of reduced income, transportation and housing problems, and failing health, but often due to the persistent negative stereotypes that color others’attitudes and behavior toward old people. Gay men and lesbians experience these stresses, as well as the numerous additional problems associated with their sexual orientation. Gay Midlife and Maturity is a dynamic and positive volume that challenges the long-held stereotype of the sad and lonely old homosexual. A growing body of international literature, much of which is featured in this book, rejects this myth and illustrates that older gay men and lesbians cope well with the aging process and are comparable to younger homosexuals in social and psychological adjustment. A much-needed and major contribution, Gay Midlife and Maturity contains an enormous amount of information for readers interested in gerontology and homosexuality. Experts, for the first time, examine the relationship between the adjustment of gay people to later life and the age and sequence of the resolution of these typically early developmental processes, raising many questions about traditional theories of gay development. The existing contradictions and debates about gay men and accelerated aging are addressed. Other valuable chapters focus on a theory of successful aging, a comparison of the traditional gay community (pre-Stonewall) versus the organized gay community, the vital role of communication in gay relationships, the sexual attitudes and behaviors of older gay men, and much more. Additional interesting and worthwhile chapters of this thought-provoking new book include an in-depth interview with Don Bachardy about his 33-year relationship Christopher Isherwood, a renowned English writer who was 30 years his senior, and a review of the growing literature on gay aging.

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.

Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identities Over the Lifespan

Author : Anthony R. D'Augelli
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195082311
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identities Over the Lifespan written by Anthony R. D'Augelli and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1995 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work provides critical reviews of core psychological issues related to the lives of lesbians, gay men, and bisexual women and men. The emphasis is on contemporary research findings and recommendations for future research.

Gay and Lesbian Aging

Author : Gilbert Herdt, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826122337
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Gay and Lesbian Aging written by Gilbert Herdt, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003-11-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year 2003 marks the 30th anniversary of the landmark "declassification" of homosexuality as a disease by the American Psychiatric Association--a watershed in the lives of gays and lesbians in the United States. For the first time in history, a generation of self-identified lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender individuals are approaching retirement. This volume brings to the forefront important issues concerning the health, mental health, and concomitant special social service needs of this population and emphasizes the need for more research on aging sexual minorities. Based on empirical and qualitative research methods, chapters focus on the myriad issues of aging for lesbians and gay men including: Social and Cultural Considerations about HIV Among Midlife and Older Gay Men Psychological Well-Being in Midlife Older Gay Men Well-Being Among Middle-Aged and Older Single Gay Men Lesbian Friendships at and Beyond Midlife Contributors include Judith Barker, Jacqueline Weinstock, Bertram Cohler, and Doug Kimmel, among others.

Encyclopedia of Gay Histories and Cultures

Author : George Haggerty
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135585067
Total Pages : 986 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (355 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Gay Histories and Cultures written by George Haggerty and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Gay Histories and Cultures

Author : George E. Haggerty
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9780815318804
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book Gay Histories and Cultures written by George E. Haggerty and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2000 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Queer Representations

Author : Martin Duberman
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 0814718833
Total Pages : 719 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Queer Representations written by Martin Duberman and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1997-05 with total page 719 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queer Representations celebrates the eclectic, diverse nature of gay and lesbian culture and its production. The volume begins by asking how we can interpret an image--is the image homosexual and if so, how can we understand it? Closely connected to its interpretation is how we visualize homosexuality, or, in Allen Ellenzweig's term, how we picture the homoerotic, the organizing principle of a section devoted to American cinema and performance in general. The crucial role of biography and autobiography is the central preoccupation of the next section, with essays on Radclyffe Hall, Langston Hughes, and Louisa May Alcott. Featuring many of the most respected figures in queer studies and contemporary queer literature, among them Dorothy Allison, Edmund White, Barbara Smith, Essex Hemphill, Michael Cunningham, Allen Ginsberg, Samuel R. Delany, Dale Peck, Jewelle Gomez, Joan Nestle, a final section explores the creation of queer literature, birthpangs, growing pains, and achievements. By emphasizing the interconnectedness of gay and lesbian lives and the literature which has been instrumental in defining, reconstructing, and representing these lives, this anthology serves as a diverse introduction to queer culture and literature.

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.

Encyclopedia of Lesbian and Gay Histories and Cultures

Author : Bonnie Zimmerman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135728704
Total Pages : 1955 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (357 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Lesbian and Gay Histories and Cultures written by Bonnie Zimmerman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-06-13 with total page 1955 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich heritage that needs to be documented Beginning in 1869, when the study of homosexuality can be said to have begun with the establishment of sexology, this encyclopedia offers accounts of the most important international developments in an area that now occupies a critical place in many fields of academic endeavors. It covers a long history and a dynamic and ever changing present, while opening up the academic profession to new scholarship and new ways of thinking. A groundbreaking new approach While gays and lesbians have shared many aspects of life, their histories and cultures developed in profoundly different ways. To reflect this crucial fact, the encyclopedia has been prepared in two separate volumes assuring that both histories receive full, unbiased attention and that a broad range of human experience is covered. Written for and by a wide range of people Intended as a reference for students and scholars in all fields, as well as for the general public, the encyclopedia is written in user-friendly language. At the same time it maintains a high level of scholarship that incorporates both passion and objectivity. It is written by some of the most famous names in the field, as well as new scholars, whose research continues to advance gender studies into the future.

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.

Middle-Aged Gay Men, Ageing and Ageism

Author : Paul Simpson
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137435240
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (374 download)

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Download or read book Middle-Aged Gay Men, Ageing and Ageism written by Paul Simpson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is midlife for gay men the start of a slide towards the rejection, exclusion and misery associated with the spectre of the lonely old queen? Whilst exclusion is possible as gay men age, Middle Aged Gay Men, Ageing and Ageism offers a more nuanced view of gay ageing, using sociological tools to advance understanding beyond stereotypes.

Self-Esteem Across the Lifespan

Author : Mary H. Guindon
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1135841918
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book Self-Esteem Across the Lifespan written by Mary H. Guindon and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As long as clinicians write “increase self-esteem” on treatment plans without knowing precisely what that means, there is a need for information on the construct of self-esteem and how its many components can have an effect on outcomes. This text defines self-esteem, describes its history and evolution, discusses its controversies, and presents information on intervention strategies that can make a difference when it receives clinical attention. Principles and concepts are applied to various clinical concerns faced by clients in each of the five developmental life stages: childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, midlife, and late life. Book chapters discuss a variety of specific issues– such as child trauma and abuse, ADHD, body image and eating disorders, at-risk adolescents, African American youth, sexuality in young adulthood, alcohol and other drugs issues, lesbians and gay men at midlife, career development, intergenerational conflict in Asian Americans, and loss in late life – and offer detailed strategies for the development and enhancement of self-esteem. Also included is an example of an 8-week self-esteem enhancement program.

Becoming Gay

Author : Richard Isay
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 9780307389770
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (897 download)

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Download or read book Becoming Gay written by Richard Isay and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now revised and updated for the 21st-century, Becoming Gay is the classic guide on how to accept one's homosexuality. By exploring the psychological development of gay men through personal case histories—including his own—Dr. Isay shows how disguising one's sexual identity can induce anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Individual chapters tackle acceptance in any stage or circumstance of life, whether it be adolescence, married-with-children, retirement age, or living with HIV and AIDS. Dr. Isay's insights provide invaluable support to gay men and will enliven families, friends, and therapists who want to better understand the process of coming out and help their loved ones or patients to embrace a positive gay identity. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Becoming Gay

Author : Richard A. Isay
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780805053159
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (531 download)

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Download or read book Becoming Gay written by Richard A. Isay and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-06-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the candid language of personal case histories, including his own, Dr. Isay shows how disguising one's sexual identity can induce anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

Gay Men at Midlife

Author : John Dececco, Phd
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317765826
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Gay Men at Midlife written by John Dececco, Phd and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Those of us in our forties and fifties came of age in the 1960s and 1970s--a time when the available commentary on gay life was anything but supportive. Until 1973, homosexuality was a diagnosable mental illness.” --from the Introduction by Alan L. Ellis Today, that literary blindness is being remedied. Take an in-depth look into the lives of 15 gay men and how they relate to their own aging with Gay Men at Midlife: Age Before Beauty, a fascinating new book that explores and clarifies the issues that confront gay men as they age. What happens to gay men's lives when they reach middle age? The essays in Gay Men at Midlife: Age Before Beauty offer a realistic picture of both the challenges and the joys that present themselves in the lives of gay men at midlife. The book does not gloss over the difficulties of the experience; you will truly come to understand that each gay man is not alone in confronting the pain and mourning that may accompany middle age. The people who frankly, openly, and intelligently discuss their personal lives in Gay Men at Midlife: Age Before Beauty include: psychotherapist/popular columnist Tom Moon (San Francisco, California) professor of philosophy and literature Alejandro Medina-Bermudez (Madrid, Spain) television executive George Pierson (Bethesda, Maryland) multimedia artist Trevor Southey (born in the country now known as Zimbabwe, currently working in San Francisco) activist/researcher Frank Wong (New York) . . . plus 10 more individuals from varying backgrounds! Gay Men at Midlife: Age Before Beauty provides a look at how these individuals are redefining the stereotypes of aging gay men and empowering themselves to find meaning and purpose in the second half of their lives.

Gay Men Living with Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities

Author : Benjamin Lipton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317953525
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Gay Men Living with Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities written by Benjamin Lipton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand gay men’s unique health issues beyond the incomplete focus of HIV to include the concerns of those living with a broad range of chronic illnesses and disabilities Gay Men Living with Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities: From Crisis to Crossroads is the groundbreaking book that comprehensively examines and forms strategies to respond to the needs of gay men living with non-HIV chronic illnesses and disabilities such as diabetes, cancer, obesity, and muscular sclerosis. Bringing together the interdisciplinary expertise and unique perspectives of leaders in the fields of social work, psychology, and rehabilitation counseling, this groundbreaking book helps you understand the key issues from theoretical, clinical, practical, and personal perspectives. Gay Men Living with Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities: From Crisis to Crossroads conceptualizes and addresses the integration of psychosocial and medical issues faced by the gay men living with both HIV-related and non-HIV chronic illnesses and disabilities. Each chapter delves deeply into the psychosocial impact of their marginalization in daily living while offering strategies for partnership and integration between gay and mainstream health and social service organizations. With extensive, up-to-date bibliographies at the end of each chapter and case studies that illuminate theoretical discussions, this book is essential reading for those involved in health policy and practice with gay men living with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Gay Men Living with Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities: From Crisis to Crossroads explores: the “invisibility” of gay men living with non-HIV illnesses and disabilities and the need to provide adequate services to them the impact of sexual orientation on living with a broad range of life-threatening illnesses the multiple layers of stigma of being gay while living with a chronic illness or disability how chronic illness can lead to increased body dissatisfaction in gay men the multidimensional challenge of psychotherapy with HIV positive gay men the connection between aging, chronic illness, and sexual orientation living with a non-HIV chronic illness as a gay social service professional Gay Men Living with Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities: From Crisis to Crossroads is vital reading for social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, sociologists, public health advocates and experts, community organizers, and everyone engaged in providing medical, social, or psychological services.