Talks about the political and personal difficulties involved in "coming out" as a gay or lesbian college instructor and particularly as those difficulties concern the teaching of undergraduate composition courses with a syllabus addressing gay and lesbian issues. (TB)

Reviews special issues for gay men and lesbian women that have been identified in the career counseling and development literature. These include collecting special career information for these groups, educating oneself and others about special developmental issues, advocating for gay and lesbian clients, and dealing with other issues related to…

Discusses a sex and gender course where heterosexual students were asked to write a 'coming out' letter to a person of their choice. States students analyzed their reaction to the assignment, discussed, and explored prominent issues on the subject of homosexuality. (Author/KDR)

Study investigated gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents' perceptions of their school environment; their experiences with victimization and professional support in school; and individual, peer, and family factors associated with perceptions of and comfort in school environments. Findings suggest school social workers can play key roles in…

A frequently cited precipitant of gay and lesbian nonfatal suicidal behavior is the turmoil associated with coming out to one's family. This study investigated young adults' attitudes toward peers who engaged in suicidal behavior after coming out and being rejected by their parents, and compared them with attitudes toward persons who had become…

In a 2-wave national telephone survey, a probability sample of English-speaking adults indicated their attitudes toward gay men at Wave 1 (n=538) and toward both gay men and lesbians approximately 1 year later (n=382). Discusses findings of the study and theoretical and policy implications of the results. (KW)

Investigates the effects of a 10-week, educational experiential group intervention designed to address issues pertinent to adult lesbians, including lesbian identity development, homophobia and heterosexism, religious concerns, career concerns, family issues, sexism and racism, and assertiveness skills. The intervention yielded gains in ego…

This article discusses information gathered at a forum on the needs of gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) adolescents and young adults with severe disabilities. Disability-related issues that influence expression and decision-making, societal-related issues, and school-related issues are explored, and recommendations for future research and practice…

This article discusses how persons with developmental disabilities construct identities as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB), and how policymakers handle LGB issues. It discusses disabling practices and demonstrates how they can be uncovered out of and within policy. Recommendations are made for amelioration, along with suggestions for creating more…

A survey of master's-level social work and counseling students found that a small minority (6.5 percent) expressed intolerant attitudes toward lesbians and gay men, and that predictors of acceptance included religion, race, sexual orientation, gender, and academic degree sought. Attitudes for which at least 15 percent of the sample expressed…

Examines John Wilson's ideal of love between equals presented in his work "Love between Equals." Assesses whom Wilson perceives as counting as equals and examines Wilson's ideas further by addressing who in this equal relationship is taking responsibility for whose sexuality. Highlights a moral peril associated with his ideal of…

Homosexual, bisexual, and transgendered students; effeminate heterosexual males; and masculine heterosexual females are among the most marginalized and harassed in high school. Many develop negative self-concepts, which increases their risk for self-harm and suicide. The origin of this problem is social homophobia, which fuels aggression against…

Families headed by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender parents are often invisible in or underserved by the school systems. To create important school-home partnerships, schools need to become better informed about these families. The use of anti-bias and informational training, new curricula, liaisons to outside organizations, and official…

Outlines models for health education and community interventions targeted at reducing human immunodeficiency virus-Type 1 transmission. Notes significant gains made with regard to sexual practices among homosexual and bisexual men in some acquired immunodeficiency syndrome epicenters. Stresses need for more programs to address other high-risk…

Eighty male and female students at the University of British Columbia responded to a questionnaire on the acceptability of cross-sex behavior in children. Effeminate boys were viewed more negatively than masculine girls. Discusses the reasons for this distinction, and the consequences of cross-sex behavior. (DM)