School Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Youth

As School Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Youths illustrates, the consequences of the cognitive, social, and emotional isolation that sexual minority youths experience as a result of homophobia and heterosexism can be devastating. With this book's helpful suggestions, provocative insight, and open challenges, you can help gay and lesbian youth develop feelings of self-worth as well as positive aspirations for their futures. A rich source of information and ideas, it will help social workers, teachers, counselors, and other school personnel take responsibility for recognizing and protecting the rights and needs of gays and lesbians and ridding schools of discrimination, harassment, and violence.