A positive view of LGBTQ : embracing identity and cultivating well-being
Riggle, Ellen D. B.2012
Book
This book starts a new conversation about the strengths and benefits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGTBQ) identities. It offers those who identify as LGBTQ and those who support them, as well as those seeking to better understand them, an opportunity to explore and appreciate these identities.
Main title:
A positive view of LGBTQ : embracing identity and cultivating well-being / Ellen D.B. Riggle and Sharon S. Rostosky.
Author:
Riggle, Ellen D. B., authorRostosky, Sharon Scales, author
Imprint:
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, c2012.
Collation:
xii, 193 p. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-191) and index.
Contents:
1.An Introduction -- "There are so many positive things about my identity." -- Asking an Important Question -- Multiple Identities and Labels -- Minority Stress, Coping, and Resilience -- Social Context of Minority Stress -- A Meaningful Life -- Overview of the Book -- 2.Authenticity -- "I can be myself and be more authentic with others." -- Discovering Our Authentic Self -- Living an Authentic Life -- Our Authentic Style -- Congruent Identity -- A Caution -- My Inheritance: 34-Year-Old Gay Man from Indiana -- Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice -- 3.Self-Awareness, Personal Insight, and Growth -- "Deepening my insight into myself has led to positive developments in my life." -- Self-Awareness -- Personal Insight -- Personal Growth -- Questioning Assumptions (and Authority) -- Spiritual Growth -- What Is Right for Me? 35-year-old "Transsexual Transman" from England -- Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice -- 4.Freedom to Create New Rules -- "I live beyond the binaries." -- Breaking the Rules and Creating New Ones -- Queering the Rules -- New Relationship Scripts -- The Positive "No Label" -- An Open Identity: 25-Year-Old "Queer Bisexual" from New Jersey -- Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice -- 5.Stronger Emotional Connections with Others -- "Sharing my true self brings me closer to the people I love." -- Sharing Brings Us Closer -- Connecting with Others -- Family of Origin -- Positive Relationships with Our Kids -- Chosen Family -- Familiarity with My Partner -- Investing in Relationships: 49-year-old "Transsexual" from California, Married for 16 Years -- Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice -- 6.Freedom to Explore Relationships and Sexuality -- "I can love who I want and create a satisfying relationship." -- New Relationship Rules -- A New Family Style -- Equal Partners -- Exploring Sexual Expression -- Same-Sex (Same-Gender) Sexual Understanding -- Attraction to the Person -- Opportunity to Explore: 45-year-old Bisexual from Pennsylvania -- Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice -- 7.Compassion and Empathy -- "If I had turned out straight, I doubt I would be the compassionate person I am today." -- Shared Experiences with Prejudice -- Gay Men Understanding Their Privilege -- A Unique Perspective -- Open to the Experiences of Others -- My Eyes Opened: 60-Year-Old White, Southern, Gay Man from Virginia -- Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice -- 8.Mentors, Role Models, and Activists -- "I want to go beyond myself and make a difference." -- Mentoring and Being a Role Model -- The Model Couple (Modeling Relationships) -- Activists for LGBTQ Rights -- Social Justice for All -- A Mentor and a Role Model: 55-Year-Old Lesbian from Arizona -- Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice -- 9.Belonging to an LGBTQ Community -- "It's a great community to be a part of." -- Support and Social Networks -- Five Different Communities to Choose From -- Finding Strength in a Diverse Community -- One Big Family: 50-year-old "Lesbian, Queer, Dyke" Living in Illinois -- Exercises and Activities for Reflection and Practice -- 10.A Positive View -- "This is a very positive part of who I am." -- A Queer Sense of Humour -- A Sense of Optimism -- Many Cultures and Multiple Identities -- Final Thoughts.
ISBN:
978144221281714422128109781442212824 (pbk)1442212829 (pbk)
Dewey class:
306.76
Language:
English
BRN:
273141