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LGBTQ : Life in America : Examining the Facts. by Michelson, Melissa R.; Harrison, Brian F.;
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- How to Use This Book -- Introduction -- 1. The Origins of LGBTQ Identity -- Q1. How are sexual behavior, sexual orientation, and gender identity related to each other? -- Q2. Is it true that there are LGBTQ animals in the wild? -- Q3. Is being LGBTQ a choice? -- Q4. Does LGBTQ identity exist outside of Western societies such as those in North America and developed European countries? -- Q5. Have there always been LGBTQ people? -- Q6. Has the idea that LGBTQ orientations stem from childhood sexual trauma been debunked by researchers? -- Q7. Is the word "queer" a slur against the LGBTQ community? -- 2. LGBTQ Political and Legal Treatment Over Time -- Q8. Did the gay rights movement begin at Stonewall in 1969? -- Q9. Is it true that some vocal opponents of LGBTQ rights are closeted gay people? -- Q10. Do laws protecting LGBTQ people affect the freedom of religious Americans who oppose LGBTQ people on religious grounds? -- Q11. Does giving rights to LGBTQ people lead to the legalization of practices like pedophilia, bestiality, and necrophilia? -- Q12. Have hate crimes against LGBTQ people in the United States increased over time? -- Q13. Do LGBTQ people in the United States still suffer from legal discrimination? -- 3. Public Visibility of LGBTQ People -- Q14. Has the public become more supportive of same-sex relationships and marriages? -- Q15. Has the public become more supportive of same-sex people being parents? -- Q16. Are major religions in the United States more supportive of LGBTQ people than they used to be? -- Q17. Are more people coming out as LGBTQ? -- Q18. Are there more openly LGBTQ elected officials than there used to be? -- Q19. Are there more LGBTQ people on TV and in movies than there used to be? -- 4. Gender Identity, Performance, and Dynamics.Q20. Do LGBTQ relationships have the same dynamics that straight relationships do? -- Q21. Do lesbians and straight women harbor different views and attitudes toward men? -- Q22. Do gay men hate women, especially lesbians? -- Q23. Are bisexual people just confused gay (or straight) people who can't make up their mind? -- Q24. Are gay men less masculine than straight men? -- Q25. Are lesbians less feminine than straight women? -- Q26. Why are LGB people (people with nonheterosexual sexual orientations) grouped together with T people (non-cisgender gender identities) into one LGBTQ community? -- Q27. Are men who enjoy cross-dressing or drag transgender? -- 5. Transgender and Nonbinary Identity -- Q28. Is it true that gender is not binary? -- Q29. Do medical and psychological authorities regard transgender or nonbinary gender identity as a mental illness? -- Q30. Can children really know that they are transgender from an early age? -- Q31. Do all transgender and nonbinary people feel the need to change the way their body looks through surgery? -- Q32. Are more Americans using nonbinary pronouns? -- Q33. Is transgender identity related to sexual orientation, in that transgender men are former lesbians and transgender women are former gay men? -- Q34. Is there tension between the feminist movement and people who identify as transgender and/or nonbinary? -- 6. Behaviors and Outcomes Associated with LGBTQ People -- Q35. Do LGBTQ people contract HIV/AIDS at different rates than straight people? -- Q36. Are LGBTQ people more prone to mental illness than straight people? -- Q37. Can conversion therapy change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity? -- Q38. Do LGBTQ people abuse drugs and alcohol at different rates than straight people? -- Q39. Do straight people and LGBTQ people have different life expectancies?.Q40. Are LGBTQ youth more likely to be homeless? -- Q41. Is bullying of LGBTQ kids for their sexual orientation becoming less common? -- Q42. Are children of LGBTQ parents worse off than children of straight parents? -- 7. Diversity within the LGBTQ Community -- Q43. Do LGBTQ people tend to be of a certain race, gender, or age? -- Q44. Do LGBTQ people tend to live in particular geographic regions? -- Q45. Do LGBTQ people tend to be from a particular socioeconomic background? -- Q46. Are LGBTQ people more sexually active than straight people? -- Q47. Is there such a thing as a "gay lifestyle"? -- Q48. Do LGBTQ and straight people display distinct differences in their physical appearance, behavior, or speech? -- Q49. Have LGBTQ people made positive impacts on American life and culture? -- Index."This indispensable book debunks common myths and misconceptions about the LGBTQ community while providing accurate information about LGBTQ people, their successes and shared history, and the current challenges they face in American society" -- provided by publisher.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2022. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Sexual minorities-Social conditions-United States.; Sexual minorities-Identity.;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6796749 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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Coming Out to the Streets : LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness / by Robinson, Brandon Andrew,author.;
Acknowledgments -- Introduction : "coming out to the streets" -- Reframing family rejection : growing up poor and LGBTQ -- Queer control complex : the punishing production of LGBTQ youth -- New lavender scare : policing and the criminalization of LGBTQ youth homelessness -- Queer street smarts : LGBTQ youth navigating homelessness -- Respite, resources, rules, and regulations: homonormative governmentality and LGBTQ shelter life -- Conclusion : there's no place like home -- Appendix. Compassionate detachment : on being a volunteer researcher -- Notes -- References -- Index."Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth are disproportionately represented in the U.S. youth homelessness population. In Coming Out to the Streets, Brandon Andrew Robinson examines their lives. Based on interviews and ethnographic fieldwork in central Texas, Coming Out to the Streets maps the LGBTQ youth's lives prior to experiencing homelessness-within their families, schools, and other institutions-and while they live on the streets, deal with police, and navigate shelters and services for people experiencing homelessness. Through this documentation, Robinson shows how poverty and racial inequality shape how LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness negotiate their gender and sexuality. Robinson contends that solutions to addressing LGBTQ youth homelessness need to move beyond blaming families for rejecting their child. By highlighting youth's voices, Robinson calls for queer and trans liberation through systemic change"-- Publisher's description.Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Sexual minority youth;
On-line resources: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kirtland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6357638 -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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How to understand your sexuality : a practical guide for exploring who you are / by Barker, Meg-John,1974-author.; Iantaffi, Alex,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and indexWhat is sexuality? -- How the world views sexuality -- Your sexuality background -- Your current experience of sexuality -- Living your sexuality -- Sexuality and relationships -- Taking your sexuality out into the world."Gay, straight, queer, pansexual, demisexual, ace...? Sexuality is complex and diverse, but it doesn't have to be confusing. This down-to-earth guide is the ultimate companion for understanding, accepting, and celebrating your sexuality. Written by two internationally renowned authors, the book explains how sexuality works in terms of our identities, attractions, desires, and practices, and explores how it intersects with our personal experiences and the world around us. With activities and reflection points throughout, this book offers space to tune into yourself and think deeply about your own sexuality, and will be your guide every step of the way." --Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Sexual orientation.; Gender identity.; Sexual minorities; Sexual Behavior; Gender Identity;
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The LGBTQ+ history book / by Bronski, Michael,editor.; Heyam, Kit,1990-editor.; Traub, Valerie,1958-editor.; Astbury, Jon,author.; Ayres, Hannah,author.;
Showcasing the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience, this diverse, global account explores the most important moments, movements, and phenomena, celebrating the victories and untold triumphs of LGBTQ+ people throughout history as well as commemorating moments of tragedy and persecution.Early explorations -- Renaissance and retribution -- Subcultures and publicity -- Sexology and sexual identities -- Protests, pride and coalition -- Out in the open.
Subjects: Sexual minorities; Gender-nonconforming people; Sexual minority culture;
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Understanding sexual identity and orientation / by Hirschmann, Kris,1967-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Sexual orientation (a person s sexual feelings) and sexual identity (a person s sexual self-concept) are closely related and, together, form critical parts of each human s psychological makeup. Scientists know a great deal about their biological and environmental origins, psychosocial development process, and the unique challenges inherent to non-heterosexual identities, but there is still much debate and much to be learned in this fascinating field of study.
Subjects: Sexual orientation; Gender identity; Sexual minorities;
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LGBTQ life in America : examining the facts / by Michelson, Melissa R.,1969-author.; Harrison, Brian F.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The origins of LGBTQ identity -- LGBTQ political and legal treatment over time -- Public visibility of LGBTQ people -- Gender identity, performance, and dynamics -- Transgender and nonbinary identity -- Behaviors and outcomes associated with LGBTQ people -- Diversity within the LGBTQ community."This indispensable book debunks common myths and misconceptions about the LGBTQ community while providing accurate information about LGBTQ people, their successes and shared history, and the current challenges they face in American society"--
Subjects: Sexual minorities; Sexual minorities; Transgender people; Sexual minorities;
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Charlotte Illes is not a detective / by Siegel, Katie,author.;
As a kid, Charlotte Illes' uncanny sleuthing abilities made her a minor celebrity. But in high school, she hung up her detective's hat and stashed away the signature blue landline in her "office"--aka garage--convinced that finding her adult purpose would be as easy as tracking down missing pudding cups or locating stolen diamonds. Now twenty-five, Charlotte has a nagging fear that she hit her peak in middle school. She's living with her mom, scrolling through job listings, and her love life consists mostly of first dates. When it comes to knowing what to do next, Charlotte hasn't got a clue. And then, her old blue phone rings... Reluctantly, Charlotte is pulled back into the mystery-solving world she knew--just one more time. But that world is a whole lot more complicated for an adult. As a kid, she was able to crack the case and still get her homework done on time. Now she's dealing with dead bodies, missing persons, and villains who actually see her as a viable threat. And the detective skills she was once so eager to never use again are the only things that can stop a killer ready to make sure her next retirement is permanent...
Subjects: LGBTQ+ fiction.; Queer fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Women private investigators; Murder; Missing persons; Sexual minorities;
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Coming out to the streets : LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness / by Robinson, Brandon Andrew,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Acknowledgments -- Introduction : "coming out to the streets" -- Reframing family rejection : growing up poor and LGBTQ -- Queer control complex : the punishing production of LGBTQ youth -- New lavender scare : policing and the criminalization of LGBTQ youth homelessness -- Queer street smarts : LGBTQ youth navigating homelessness -- Respite, resources, rules, and regulations: homonormative governmentality and LGBTQ shelter life -- Conclusion : there's no place like home -- Appendix. Compassionate detachment : on being a volunteer researcher -- Notes -- References -- Index."Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth are disproportionately represented in the U.S. youth homelessness population. In Coming Out to the Streets, Brandon Andrew Robinson examines their lives. Based on interviews and ethnographic fieldwork in central Texas, Coming Out to the Streets maps the LGBTQ youth's lives prior to experiencing homelessness-within their families, schools, and other institutions-and while they live on the streets, deal with police, and navigate shelters and services for people experiencing homelessness. Through this documentation, Robinson shows how poverty and racial inequality shape how LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness negotiate their gender and sexuality. Robinson contends that solutions to addressing LGBTQ youth homelessness need to move beyond blaming families for rejecting their child. By highlighting youth's voices, Robinson calls for queer and trans liberation through systemic change"--
Subjects: Sexual minority youth; Homeless teenagers; Homeless teenagers.;
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The savvy ally : a guide for becoming a skilled LGBTQ + advocate / by Gainsburg, Jeannie,1963-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-247) and index.Author's note -- Getting started -- Part I: Becoming knowledgeable allies -- Caution : identities being defined! -- Coming out as LGBTQ+ -- Orientations, identities, behaviors, oh my! -- Part II: Building skills for having respectful conversations -- Pronouns: sharing, gathering, and using -- LGBTQ+ etiquette tips, common bloopers, and outdated terms -- Gaydar and other problematic assumptions -- Good talk : the art of having useful conversations -- Part III: Taking action to create more inclusive spaces -- Straight pride parades and special snowflakes: addressing common questions -- Duct tape patch-up jobs and big fixes -- Creating LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces in different settings -- Taking it to the streets -- Now what? : questions from allies in the real world -- Part IV: Allying responsibly -- Messing up properly -- Backlash against allies -- Sustainability -- Glossary."Bursting with passion and humor, The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate is a treasure trove for allies to the LGBTQ+ communities. This fully revised second edition includes: the most current information on identities and LGBTQ+ language; tips for respectfully sharing, gathering, and using pronouns; LGBTQ+ etiquette, including common language bloopers to avoid; tools for navigating difficult conversations; best practices for creating LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces; appropriate actions to take after messing up; techniques for self-care and sustainable allyship. The Savvy Ally is a vital resource for teachers, mental health professionals, healthcare providers, college professors, faith leaders, family members, and friends who want to support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ people in their lives and help make the world a safer, more inclusive place. This informative, encouraging, and easy-to-understand guidebook will jump-start even the most tentative ally"--Back cover
Subjects: Sexual minorities; Sexual minority community; Sexual minorities; Sexual minorities; Sexual minorities; Lesbians; Gay people; Bisexual people; Transgender people; Sexual minority community;
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After marriage equality : the future of LGBT rights / by Ball, Carlos A.,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In persuading the Supreme Court that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, the LGBT rights movement has achieved its most important objective of the last few decades. Throughout its history, the marriage equality movement has been criticized by those who believe marriage rights were a conservative cause overshadowed a host of more important issues. Now that nationwide marriage equality is a reality, everyone who cares about LGBT rights must grapple with how best to promote the interests of sexual and gender identity minorities in a society that permits same-sex couples to marry. This book brings together twelve original essays by leading scholars of law, politics, and society to address the most important question facing the LGBT movement today: What does marriage equality mean for the future of LGBT rights? After Marriage Equality, The Future of LGBT Rights explores crucial and wide-ranging social, political, and legal issues confronting the LGBT movement, including the impact of marriage equality on political activism and mobilization, antidiscrimination laws, transgender rights, LGBT elders, parenting laws and policies, religious liberty, sexual autonomy, and gender and race differences. The book also looks at how LGBT movements in other nations have responded to the recognition of same-sex marriages, adn what we might emulate or adjust in our own advocacy. Aiming to spark discussion and further debate regarding the challenges and possibilities of the LGBT movement's future, After Marriage Equality will be of interest to anyone who cares about the future of sexual equality. -- from dust jacket.
Subjects: Essays.; Sexual minorities; Same-sex marriage; Gay liberation movement; Sexual minorities; Same-sex marriage.; Gay liberation movement.;
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