Author : Una W Fahy
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 20,73 MB
Release : 2009-09-26
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0446564850
This book encourages readers to confront, address, and change anti-gay prejudice on all levels of society, from personal and interpersonal to collective, religious and institutional.
Author : Ronni L. Sanlo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 28,66 MB
Release : 1998-05-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 0313032092
This handbook is intended for faculty and administrators who wish to create a welcoming and safe environment for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students on our campuses. It will help readers, even those who may struggle personally with understanding non-heterosexual identities, gain a clearer understanding of the important issues facing these students. While some students arrive on campus with full clarity about their sexual identities, others may just be discovering their orientations while in our institutions. It is difficult to provide the attention LGBT students need if we do not understand the crises affecting them or how to address them. Each chapter analyzes specific issues affecting these students and offers recommendations or suggestions for change. Some of the areas discussed include: identity development theories, residence halls, career planning, health and counseling centers, HIV/AIDS, and student leadership and organizational development. Non-heterosexual faculty and staff may also find this work useful as they attempt to discover themselves in academic and educational literature. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students are on our campuses. They are either discovering their orientations while in our institutions or arriving with full clarity about their sexual identities. It is difficult to provide the attention these students need if we do not understand the issues or how to address them. This handbook is a guide to providing services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. It is for all faculty and administrators, especially those who may struggle personally with understanding non-heterosexual identities, who wish to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students. Non-heterosexual faculty and staff may also find this work useful as they attempt to discover themselves in academic and educational literature. Each section presents an area in which questions usually arise. Chapters within the sections dissect specific issues and, where appropriate, offer recommendations for change. Some of those areas include: identity development theories; residence halls; career planning; health and counseling centers; HIV/AIDS; students with disabilities; same-sex dating and domestic violence; athletics; fraternities; student leadership; speakers' bureaus and safe zone programs; commuter schools and church-related institutions; and Internet resources.
Author : Robert Kozma
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 50,21 MB
Release : 2023-04-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1394173512
“This book is a must read for all with an interest in the future of design.” —Jim Spohrer, PhD, Retired Industry executive, International Society of Service Innovation Professionals “The world is in need of better design, and Kozma’s book shows us how to get there.” —Mark Guzdial, Director, Program in Computing for the Arts and Sciences, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, University of Michigan Design services, products, experiences, and places that transform the world for the better Make the World a Better Place: Design with Passion, Purpose, and Values presents an insightful and hands-on discussion of design as a profoundly human activity and challenges us all to use design to transform the world for the better. The book explains how and why the design industry lost its way, and how to re-ignite the idealism that once made it a force for good. Make the World a Better Place describes a set of moral principles, based on our shared humanity, that can be used to create “good” designs: designs that reduce harm, increase well-being, advance knowledge, promote equality, address injustice, and build supportive, compassionate relationships and communities. Dr. Kozma applies philosophy, psychology, sociology, and history to the world of design, including: Examples and case studies of designs—both good and bad Seven principles of good design, based on the impact designs have on people An approach to design as a “moral dialog among co-creators,” in which the seven principles can be applied to intentionally improve the world Comprehensive explorations of a person-resource-activity model that explains how technology shapes designs Detailed analyses of the strengths and pitfalls of five design traditions, which include the scientific, technical-analytic, human-centered, aesthetic, and social movement traditions
Author : Sharon Gmelch
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 47,52 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780813525228
Gender on Campus is the first book to combine solid analyses of the broad range of gender issues for women in college with realistic approaches to heighten awareness and alleviate problems. Written for students, the book first clarifies the concept of feminism and then examines gender dynamics in a variety of settings and contexts-from the classroom to the sports field and from language to social life. Sharon Gmelch probes sexism, racism, and homophobia on campus and surveys the special issues facing diverse women students. The book also addresses issues relating to body image and sexuality. Its final chapters analyze the role gender continues to play after college-in the media, workplace, and politics. After a thorough discussion of a topic, each chapter concludes with possibilities for action ("What You Can Do") as well as a selected bibliography of books, videos, and organizations that students can consult. Gender on Campus is an invaluable resource for students, parents, and administrators, as well as an excellent text for women's studies courses.
Author : Paula Gerber Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 827 pages
File Size : 44,92 MB
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
This three-volume set is a rich resource for readers in any discipline interested in understanding the global, regional, and domestic experiences of LGB people. This interdisciplinary set makes a vital contribution to understanding how LGB rights are progressing—and in some cases, regressing—around the globe. The three volumes look at the lived experiences of LGB people from varied perspectives and provide comprehensive coverage on a wide variety of topics ranging from LGB youth and LGB aging to the approaches to LGB people of different religions, including Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Chapters focus on topics including the ongoing criminalization of same-sex sexual conduct and how international human rights law can be used to improve the lives of LGB people. Particular attention is paid to the rights of bisexuals, a group often ignored in works focusing on sexual orientation. Volume 1 focuses on history, politics, and culture relating to LGB people; Volume 2 focuses on the laws—domestic and international—governing LGB people; and Volume 3 provides snapshots of the current state of LGB experience in countries worldwide, presented by geographical region: Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region.
Author : Linda Goldman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 32,77 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0415958245
Coming Out, Coming In: Nurturing the Well-Being and Inclusion of Gay Youth in Mainstream Society describes the process of "coming in" to a welcoming and nurturing family, from both the teen's and the parents' perspective. Linda Goldman draws on her personal and professional experience as a school guidance counselor, child and adolescent therapist, parent, and a member of the national group PFLAG to build a common language and a new paradigm for understanding sexual orientation and gender identity as a part of mainstream culture. Through the information, exercises, anecdotes, and extensive bibliography of additional resources provided in the book, parents, school administrators & educators, community groups and counselors will find the tools needed to facilitate nurturing and safe environments for our LGBT youth.
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Publisher : ACP Press
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 33,30 MB
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ISBN : 193446578X
Author : Mary Ellen Lopata
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 43,27 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1412011892
Fortunate Families addresses the experience of Catholic parents who love their gay sons and lesbian daughters. The book had its genesis in a descriptive survey of over 200 such parents. It integrates results from the survey, church documents and stories so readers can access what they need most. Some readers will search for accurate information about Catholic teaching, others may connect with the lived experience of other Catholic parents. Still others will find examples of ministerial advocacy and support within the Catholic Church. Fortunate Families has all this and more. Conventional wisdom emphasizes the stories of parents who react to the news that their child is gay in verbally or physically abusive ways. These stories are told so often they take on an aura of normalcy. But there are other stories - of parents who struggle against the pressures of society and church to find and believe in the goodness of their gay child. It is critically important for parents to hear the stories of others who walked the same road before them-who have come through the experience closer to their gay or lesbian child, and who are willing to work to make the church more welcoming. Equally important is the opportunity for pastoral ministers to hear the voices of these parents and understand the need for outreach and pastoral care for gay and lesbian Catholics and their families. Fortunate Families will help prepare pastoral ministers help families come out of their isolation, work through their confusion and pain, and celebrate how fortunate they actually are.
Author : Chuck Stewart
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 897 pages
File Size : 46,73 MB
Release : 2018-02-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
Three volumes organized by the three phases of life—youth, middle age, and old age—explore the LGBTQ+ experience, delving deeply into research on a multitude of hot topics including risks experienced by this sometimes targeted population. In June of 2015, the United State Supreme Court issued an opinion that directly impacted the lives of many LGBT Americans: in Obergefell v. Hodges, the court required all states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. While many activists consider this a major achievement, LGBT individuals still face a number of pressing issues. In Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Americans at Risk, editor Chuck Stewart and a carefully selected group of contributors unravel these far-reaching concerns. The book is a cutting-edge resource for academics, activists, scholars, students, and lay people who are interested in examining LGBT social and political movements as well as the public policy progress and setbacks of recent years. Three volumes of essays by experts in a variety of fields delve deeply into primary sources to tackle important topics such as transgender adolescents, alcohol and drug abuse, and the massacre at Pulse gay nightclub, along with dozens of others. Organized by life stages, this comprehensive work sheds light on concerns and controversies affecting youth, adults, and seniors connected to the LGBT community
Author : Adriano Leonel
Publisher : Adriano Leonel
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 31,38 MB
Release : 2024-11-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN :
IDENTITY: YOU ARE NOT GAY, LESBIAN, TRANS, OR ANY OTHER IDENTITY — YOU ARE THIS WAY. This book is not just a read; it is an embrace, a refuge, and a new chance to experience real transformation. Written for those who carry deep pain, scars from the past, and internal struggles, this is an invitation to healing and rebirth in Christ. How many times, when faced with life's pain, do we feel that no one really understands what we are going through? In this book, the author shares his story of overcoming – a journey of abuse, trauma, and doubts about his own identity that, for a long time, kept him stuck in the past. But everything began to change when he found the true path to freedom: Jesus Christ. He discovered that God's forgiveness and love are capable of transforming even the deepest wounds. Here, you will not find magical solutions, but sincere steps and an unshakable faith that grows stronger with each page. Through personal accounts, powerful reflections, and inspiring and welcoming biblical passages, this book speaks directly to those who seek a new beginning. This is the book for those who want to: Leave behind the weight of guilt and resentment that so consumes peace. Find a sense of identity and purpose, free from the chains of the past. Strengthen their faith and learn to live a life of prayer and self-love. Experience the power of Jesus Christ as a path to true spiritual healing. Throughout this journey, you will be led to a renewed understanding of forgiveness, the importance of living in the present, and the transformative power of faith. These are lessons that not only inspire, but have the power to revolutionize your life and renew your hope. Allow yourself to live this experience. Accept the invitation to heal the wounds of your soul and restore your identity in Christ. This book is a declaration that, regardless of what you have faced, God loves you and has a purpose for you. Transform your pain into a new chapter. Discover the freedom that only Jesus can offer. May God bless each reader and may this book be a true source of transformation for those in need.
