Ellen D.B. Riggle, Sharon S. Rostosky

A Positive View of LGBTQ

Embracing Identity and Cultivating Well-Being

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A Positive View of LGBTQ starts a new conversation about the strengths and benefits of LGBTQ identities. This book highlights positive aspects of LGBTQ identities, showing how LGBTQ people develop internal and external resources for thriving and flourishing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield
• Seitenzahl: 206
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Februar 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 310g
• ISBN-13: 9781442212824
• ISBN-10: 1442212829
• Artikelnr.: 39122230

Autorenporträt

Ellen D.B. Riggle is professor of gender and women's studies and political science at the University of Kentucky. She is co-founder of PrismResearch.org, a research group and website focused on issues impacting the wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals and same-sex couples. Her articles have appeared in leading professional journals and she is coeditor of Sexual Identity in the Workplace: Issues and Services and Gays and Lesbians in the Democratic Process: Public Policy, Political Representation and Public Opinion. Sharon S. Rostosky is a licensed psychologist and a professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky. She is co-founder of PrismResearch.org. She has published over 50 academic journal articles and book chapters, including many that focus on the wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals, same-sex couples, and their families. In 2010, she was the recipient of the Society of Counseling Psychology's Social Justice Award. The authors maintain a website at www.PrismResearch.org

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments 1. An Introduction "There are so many positive things about
my identity." Asking an Important Question Multiple Identities and Labels
Minority Stress, Coping, and Resilience Social Context of Minority Stress A
Meaningful Life Overview of the Book 2. Authenticity "I can be myself and
be more authentic with others." Discovering Our Authentic Self Living an
Authentic Life Our Authentic Style Congruent Identity A Caution My
Inheritance: 34-Year-Old Gay Man from Indiana Exercises and Activities for
Reflection and Practice 3. Self-Awareness, Personal Insight, and Growth
"Deepening my insight into myself has led to positive developments in my
life." Self-Awareness Personal Insight Personal Growth Questioning
Assumptions (and Authority) Spiritual Growth What Is Right for Me?
35-year-old "Transsexual Transman" from England Exercises and Activities
for Reflection and Practice 4. Freedom to Create New Rules "I live beyond
the binaries." Breaking the Rules and Creating New Ones Queering the Rules
New Relationship Scripts The Positive "No Label" An Open Identity:
25-Year-Old "Queer Bisexual" from New Jersey Exercises and Activities for
Reflection and Practice 5. Stronger Emotional Connections with Others
"Sharing my true self brings me closer to the people I love." Sharing
Brings Us Closer Connecting with Others Family of Origin Positive
Relationships with Our Kids Chosen Family Familiarity with My Partner
Investing in Relationships: 49-year-old "Transsexual" from California,
Married for 16 Years Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice
6. Freedom to Explore Relationships and Sexuality "I can love who I want
and create a satisfying relationship." New Relationship Rules A New Family
Style Equal Partners Exploring Sexual Expression Same-Sex (Same-Gender)
Sexual Understanding Attraction to the Person Opportunity to Explore:
45-year-old Bisexual from Pennsylvania Exercises and Activities for
Reflection and Practice 7. Compassion and Empathy "If I had turned out
straight, I doubt I would be the compassionate person I am today." Shared
Experiences with Prejudice Gay Men Understanding Their Privilege A Unique
Perspective Open to the Experiences of Others My Eyes Opened: 60-Year-Old
White, Southern, Gay Man from Virginia Exercises and Activities for
Reflection and Practice 8. Mentors, Role Models, and Activists "I want to
go beyond myself and make a difference." Mentoring and Being a Role Model
The Model Couple (Modeling Relationships) Activists for LGBTQ Rights Social
Justice for All A Mentor and a Role Model: 55-Year-Old Lesbian from Arizona
Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice 9. Belonging to an
LGBTQ Community "It's a great community to be a part of." Support and
Social Networks Five Different Communities to Choose From Finding Strength
in a Diverse Community One Big Family: 50-year-old "Lesbian, Queer, Dyke"
Living in Illinois Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice 10.
A Positive View "This is a very positive part of who I am." A Queer Sense
of Humor A Sense of Optimism Many Cultures and Multiple Identities Final
Thoughts Notes Suggested Resources References Index About the Authors