That's So Gay!

Microaggressions and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community

Author: Kevin L. Nadal
ISBN: 9781433812804

People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) experience subtle forms of discrimination, also known as microaggressions. Microaggressions are commonplace interactions that occur in a wide variety of social settings, including school or the workplace, among friends and family, and even among other LGBT people. These accumulated experiences are associated with feelings of victimisation, suicidal thinking, and higher rates of substance abuse, depression, and other health problems among members of the LGBT community. In this book, Kevin Nadal provides a thought-provoking review of the literature on discrimination and microaggressions toward LGBT people. The generous use of case examples makes the book ideal for gender studies courses and discussion groups. Each case is followed by analysis of the elements involved in microaggressions and discussion questions for the reader to reflect upon. This book includes advice for mental health practitioners, organisational l

Publisher: American Psychological Association
Publish Date: 2013

Subjects: Psychology / Human Sexuality, Psychology / Interpersonal Relations, Social Science / LGBT Studies / Gay Studies, Social Science / LGBT Studies / Lesbian Studies

This book is available in the following Community Centers: LGBT Recource Center (Location: )