Stigma and Sexual Orientation
Author | : Gregory M. Herek |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 1997-12-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452250304 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452250308 |
Rating | : 4/5 (308 Downloads) |
Download or read book Stigma and Sexual Orientation written by Gregory M. Herek and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1997-12-10 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely and accessible contribution towards a deeper understanding of homophobia provides much-needed insight into the issue of prejudice in general. Topics discussed include: the nature of antigay prejudice, stereotypes and behaviors; the consequences of homophobia and related phenomena on the well-being of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals; and the critical need for psychology and science to examine homophobia and related issues.