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Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth: Lessons for Straight School Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators
Author(s): David Campos (Author)
- Publisher: R&L Education (UK)
- Publication Date: 28 Aug. 2005
- Language: English
- Print length: 410 pages
- ISBN-10: 1578862671
- ISBN-13: 9781578862672
Book Description
The text, concise, yet comprehensive, features:
·Two surveys to assess school climates toward gay and lesbian youth
·Quizzes about gay and lesbian issues
·Personal stories by gay and lesbian youth and adults
Perhaps the most salient feature of
Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth is that each chapter poses a series of questions relating to todays society, such as:·Why are gay and lesbian youth considered at risk?
·How does the development of gay and lesbian youth differ from that of heterosexual youth?
·What do I do if a student tells me he or she is gay or lesbian?
Editorial Reviews
Review
Campos presents an aid for educators, counselors, and administrators to improve their understanding, knowledge, and support skills when working with gay and lesbian youth. He provides facts and statistics, information on development and creating a safe environment, and explains terms, symbols, myths, and histories.
