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Author:

Baker, Jean M.

Title:

How homophobia hurts children : nurturing diversity at home, at school, and in the community / Jean M. Baker.

Publisher:

Harrington Park Press,

Copyright Date:

c2002

Description:

xiv, 224 p. ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Homophobia--United States.
Gay youth--United States--Psychology.
Gay students--United States--Psychology.
Sexual harassment in education--United States.
Coming out (Sexual orientation)--United States.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-214) and index.

Contents:

Shame can shatter their dreams -- Myths and fallacies -- Identity development -- Coming out -- Parents and families coming out -- For all parents -- What happens to gay children at school? -- Students tell us how schools can help -- How individuals with the school system can help gay students -- Gay youth support groups -- A school climate survey -- Transcending the stigma -- Enlightened mayor seeks acceptance for gay youth -- Legal and social policy barriers and how they affect gay children -- Transgender identity -- Personal stories of transsexuals growing up -- The tipping point.

Series:

Haworth gay & lesbian studies.

ISBN:

9781560231646 (alk. paper)
1560231645 (alk. paper)
9781560231639 (alk. paper)
1560231637 (alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)47764333
(OCoLC)50018746

LCCN:

2001045682

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)

BYPB851 -- Zearing Public Library (Zearing)