Lesbian and gay male dimensions in the psychological study of human diversity.

1991 ◽  
pp. 137-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Garnets ◽  
Douglas Kimmel
Keyword(s):  
Human Diversity ◽  
Psychological Study ◽  
Lesbian And Gay ◽  
Gay Male

scholarly journals Suicides Among Lesbian and Gay Male Individuals: Findings From the National Violent Death Reporting System

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 512-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget H. Lyons ◽  
Mikel L. Walters ◽  
Shane P.D. Jack ◽  
Emiko Petrosky ◽  
Janet M. Blair ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reporting System ◽  
Violent Death ◽  
Lesbian And Gay ◽  
Gay Male

Confronting Heterosexism in the Teaching of Psychology

1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 220-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane M. Simoni
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Current Psychology ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Lesbian And Gay ◽  
Gay Male ◽  
Teaching Of Psychology ◽  
Psychology Curriculum

Psychology is not immune from the biases of its cultural context, including the devaluation of homosexuality. Historically, the profession has pathologized nonheterosexual orientations and failed to cultivate an appreciation of and sensitivity toward diversity in sexual orientation. Part of the instructor's role is to challenge prevailing heterosexist assumptions and provide accurate information about the psychology of lesbians and gay men. This article presents a rationale for making the psychology curriculum more inclusive of lesbian and gay male issues. Results are presented from a survey of current psychology textbooks that indicate inadequate coverage and segregated treatment of the topic of homosexuality. Finally, suggestions are provided to instructors for expanding coverage of lesbian and gay male psychological issues and avoiding heterosexist bias.

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