This far-reaching and contemporary new Encyclopedia examines and explores the lives and experiences of Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals,focusing on the contexts and forces that shape their lives.
The work focuses on LGBTQ issues and identity primarily through the lenses of psychology,human development and sociology,emphasizing queer,feminist and ecological perspectives on the topic,and addresses questions such as:
What are the key theories used to understand variations in sexual orientation and gender identity
How do Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA) affect LGBTQ youth
How do LGBTQ people experience the transition to parenthood
How does sexual orientation intersect with other key social locations,such as race,to shape experience and identity
What are the effects of marriage equality on sexual minority individuals and couples
Top researchers and clinicians contribute to the 400 signed entries,from fields such as:
Psychology
Human Development
Gender/Queer Studies
Sexuality Studies
Social Work
Sociology
The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studiesis an essential resource for researchers interested in an interdisciplinary perspective on LGBTQ lives and issues.
Publisher: SAGE Publications IncISBN: 9781483371306Number of pages: 1480Weight: 5260 gDimensions: 279 x 215 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
"An array of LGBTQ issues- marriage equality,housing equality,family,employment,crime,health,and more-are discussed. This diversity leads to a strong overall picture... The research compiled in The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies is invaluable to supporting key political and legislative decisions... This book is an excellent introductory resource for LGBTQ studies at the undergraduate level,and is also nuanced enough for graduate studies. Scholarly fields of study may include anthropology,family studies,law,LGBTQ studies,and sociology. This volume is a great resource for LGBTQ people and activists. Highly recommended."
"...A thoughtful,comprehensive,and well-researched reference set. The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies fills the need for a scholarly and authoritative background source that both undergraduates and more advanced scholars can turn to with confidence. Professionals working in LGBTQ related fields,as well as interested lay readers seeking reliable up-to-date information,will also be well served when consulting its pages.""...An extensive array of subject experts have contributed the signed articles...A user seeking information about HIV/AIDS,for example,will discover numerous articles in the set about familiessocial support for those with the disease and treatments of racial/ethnic disparities,as well as general health-related topics...The many unique topics that characterize this comprehensive resource-also available on the publisher SAGE Knowledge ebook platform (CH,Mar3,50-3587)-lend an unparalleled frankness and timeliness to the encyclopedia,which complements rather than replaces comparable works in library collections serving sex and gender studies programs or professionals."-E. M. Bosman,New Mexico State University Library
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