- A brief history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender social movements
Most historians agree that there is evidence of homosexual activity and same-sex love, whether such relationships were accepted or persecuted, in every documented culture
- Sexual orientation and gender diversity
Sexual orientation is a component of identity that includes sexual and emotional attraction to another person and the behavior and or social affiliation that may result from this attraction Gender identity is one’s self-identification as male, female, or an alternative gender
- Understanding sexual orientation and homosexuality
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual people in the United States encounter extensive prejudice, discrimination, and violence because of their sexual orientation Intense prejudice against lesbians, gay men, and bisexual people was widespread throughout much of the 20 th century
- Same-sex marriage: What you need to know
The psychological and social aspects of committed relationships between same-sex partners resemble those of heterosexual partnerships, living in a state where their marriage is outlawed can lead to chronic social stress and mental health problems
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
Resources reflect recent and ongoing work both in government agencies and the non-profit health care community to address LGBT health issues
- Lesbian and gay parenting: Theoretical and conceptual examinations
Includes a summary of research findings on lesbian mothers, gay fathers and their children, an annotated bibliography of the published psychological literature and additional resources relevant to lesbian and gay parenting
- Facts about “Conversion Therapy”
Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 15(3), 242-259 7Haldeman, D C (2001) Therapeutic antidotes: Helping gay and bisexual men recover from conversion therapy Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 5(3 4), 117-130 8Fjelstrom, J (2013) Sexual orientation change efforts and the search for authenticity
- A Guide to Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Terms
A person’s lived experience as a gay man is likely to be vastly different from that of a lesbian woman or that of a transgender person Sexual orientation and gender identity also intersect with other identity characteristics such as race, ethnicity, and economic status
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