The Construction of Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men (Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies) (Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies)

Discover new information and perspectives on why today 's culture holds prejudice toward gay men and lesbians The Construction of Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men explores the pervasiveness and widespread social acceptance of heterosexism in the United States by analyzing existing social and political systems for their representative beliefs. As a scholar or student of psychology, sociology, women 's studies/gay & lesbian studies, or social work who is concerned with the need for positive change in attitudes toward same-sex relationships at cultural, this book is for you. You will learn more about current indicators of heterosexism and homonegativity at multiple levels of representation, and better understand the cultural obstacles and openings for attitudinal transformation.IIn The Construction of Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men, empirical research, critical social analysis, theoretical development, and case study applications are used to investigate negative attitudes toward homosexuals. Some of the individual, social, and cultural prejudices that you will examine include: HIV/AIDS stigma and HIV/AIDS knowledge negative legal imagery of homosexuals portrayed by courts, such as in the 1996 majority opinion in Romer v. Evans case the lack of civil rights for homosexuals, including laws forbidding homosexual marriage homophobia in academia based on institutional policies for spouse benefits Judeo-Christian mythologies stereotypical masculine and feminine images portrayed by the media sociocultural and historical origins of sexism The Construction of Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men is a critical investigation of representations of homonegativism in American culture. You will gain a deeper understanding of individual identities and relational behaviors within today 's dominant culture through an analysis of collective ideologies, institutional policies, and more. The immense research and knowledge contained in this book provides you with a multifaceted view of current indicators of heterosexism and homonegativity and works to eliminate anti-gay/lesbian prejudice. Discover new information and perspectives on why today’s culture holds prejudice toward gay men and lesbians!

The Construction of Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men explores the pervasiveness and widespread social acceptance of heterosexism in the United States by analyzing existing social and political systems for their representative beliefs. As a scholar or student of psychology, sociology, women’s studies/gay & lesbian studies, or social work who is concerned with the need for positive change in attitudes toward same-sex relationships at cultural, this book is for you. You will learn more about current indicators of heterosexism and homonegativity at multiple levels of representation, and better understand the cultural obstacles and openings for attitudinal transformation.

IIn The Construction of Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men, empirical research, critical social analysis, theoretical development, and case study applications are used to investigate negative attitudes toward homosexuals. Some of the individual, social, and cultural prejudices that you will examine include:

• HIV/AIDS stigma and HIV/AIDS knowledge
• negative legal imagery of homosexuals portrayed by courts, such as in the 1996 majority opinion in Romer v. Evans case
• the lack of civil rights for homosexuals, including laws forbidding homosexual marriage
• homophobia in academia based on institutional policies for spouse benefits
• Judeo-Christian mythologies
• stereotypical masculine and feminine images portrayed by the media
• sociocultural and historical origins of sexism

  The Construction of Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men is a critical investigation of representations of homonegativism in American culture. You will gain a deeper understanding of individual identities and relational behaviors within today’s dominant culture through an analysis of collective ideologies, institutional policies, and more. The immense research and knowledge contained in this book provides you with a multifaceted view of current indicators of heterosexism and homonegativity and works to eliminate anti-gay/lesbian prejudice.

Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents About the Editors Contributors Preface Chapter 1. Relationships Between Homophobia, HIV/AIDS Stigma, and HIV/AIDS Knowledge The Concept and Functions of Stigma The Concept and Functions of Negative Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men Previous Research Concerning Homophobia and HIV/AIDS-Related Attitudes The Present Study Chapter 2. Contested Identity: The Law's Construction of Gay and Lesbian Subjects An Analysis of Sexual Orientation Jurisprudence Conclusions Chapter 3. Homophobia in Academia: Examination and Critique Partner Benefits in Academia Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men Critique Chapter 4. Internalized Homophobia and Therapeutic Efficacy Psychotherapy and Internalized Homophobia A Model for Increased Therapeutic Efficacy Case Studies Conclusion Chapter 5. Heterosexist Ideologies and Identity Development: A Transpersonal View Transpersonal Psychology Heterosexism: Reductionistic and Polarizing Identifications The Uncertainty of Spiritual Development: Questions of Motivation and Ability Index "The Construction of Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men explores the widespread social acceptance of heterosexism in the United States by examining today's social and political systems. You will discover current indicators of heterosexism and homophobic attitudes from many different aspects of U.S. culture. These culturally embedded homonegative attitudes are analyzed from numerous angles, and suggestions are provided for overcoming them."--BOOK JACKET. Tracy Luchetta Tracy Luchetta -- Francis Carleton Tracy Luchetta -- Francis Carleton -- Linda Gannon Tracy Luchetta -- Francis Carleton -- Linda Gannon -- Elizabeth Johnson Tracy Luchetta-- Francis Carleton-- Linda Gannon-- Elizabeth Johnson-- Lynn Pardie Persons with HIV/AIDS have been and continue to be the targets of stigma due to their illness status as well as the association of the disease with already stigmatized groups (Herek and Glunt, 1988).