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Overcoming Heterosexism and Homophobia: Strategies That Work (Between Men - Between Women: Lesbian & Gay Studies)
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Product Description
This text provides ideas and strategies for affirming diversity and overcoming heterosexism and homophobia in a wide variety of settings, such as education, politics, the media and the helping profession. Providing strategies for educators, counsellors, community activists and leaders and those in the gay and lesbian communities, it is organized into four sections: "Foundational Issues" - an overview of heterosexism and homophobia and a multicultural perspective on communication; "Working within Communities - Ethnic Groups and Family Members"; "Working with Students"; "Working in Professional Training Programs"; and "Working within Institutions". Role-playing exercises, methods of "coming out" and outlines for workshops are also included.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #362107 in Books
- Published on: 1997-07-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 448 pages
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From the Author
How to reduce prejudice against Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans people.
In more than 30 original essays (edited by James T. Sears, professor of education at the University of South Carolina, and Walter L. Williams, professor of anthropology and gender studies at the University of Southern California), this book provides ideas and strategies for affirming diversity and overcoming heterosexism and homophobia in a wide variety of cultural and occupational settings. The chapters are written by authorities who have direct experience in changing ethnic and community organizations, schools and colleges, the helping professions, churches, the workplace, and the media. Grounded in research and theory, and providing techniques that can be used by activists, educators, counselors, and others working for social change, the contributors provide role-playing exercises, suggestions for dialogue, workshop plans, and methods of "coming out" effectively to family members and coworkers. Timely and practical, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone striving to promote the acceptance of diversity and the appreciation of difference.
About the Author
JAMES T. SEARS is professor of curriculum studies at the University of South Carolina. WALTER L. WILLIAMS is professor of anthropology and gender studies at the University of Southern California.
