Lgbt Psychology: Research Perspectives and People of African Descent

ISBN-13: 9781461405641 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 200 str.

Michele Lewis; Isiah Marshall

Opis

Same-sex attracted, and non-gender conforming African-Americans are substantial in number, yet underrepresented in the social and behavioral science literature. This volume addresses the issues of African-American LGBT psychology as a case of indigenous psychology. The authors present the research of scholars who are developing theory, practice, and services that are couched within the specific cultural complexities of this population. Some key topics addressed in AFrican-American Issues in LGBT Psychology are gender, spirituality, family, racism, "coming out," generational differences, health and safety issues, urban vs. rural realities, and implications for researchers.

Spis treści

Black LBGT Study As An Indigenous Psychology.- Covered Not Closeted.- The New Outsiders.- Gender: Implications for the Non-Gender Conforming and Bisexuals.- On Spirited: An Analysis of Black Gay/Lesbian Spiritual Identity.- On Sweet Tea: An Analysis of Black Gay Men of the South.- On Does Your Mama Know? An Analysis of Black Lesbian Coming Out Stories.- Cultural Complexities and the Implications.- Urban vs. Rural Challenges.- Education, Counseling and Community Service Implications.

Blurb

One of the major goals of psychology in recent years has been increased inclusiveness. The rise of research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals has been a significant step in this direction, but the focus has tended to assume the universality of white male urban experience, leaving men and women of color nearly invisible.

The first reference of its kind, LGBT Psychology: Research Perspectives and People of African Descent examines the intersecting and often conflicting communities to which black gender-variant persons belong. Its coverage is multidisciplinary, drawing on qualitative and quantitative research data for a richly nuanced and culturally attuned account,revealing multiple layers of marginalization and co-existing, rather than prioritized, identities. Analyzing black homophobia and racial bias in the gay community from a social justice perspective, and relating these concerns to the struggles of LGBT people in Africa, the author also advocates for black issues in LGBT psychology as part of course curricula, and for systemic means of building research, theory, and practice. A wide range of resources and suggestions for further reading are included as the book explores these and other topics in depth:

- The complex roles of religion and spirituality.
- Sexual minority women of African descent.
- Black gay men in the South.
- LGBT students at historically black universities.
- Cultural-centrism and liberation psychologies.
- Urban versus rural experience.
- Educational,research, and community services.

LGBT Psychology is a watershed volume for counseling psychologists and social workers, and for researchers and educators looking to advance the field.

is a watershed volume for counseling psychologists and social workers, and for researchers and educators looking to advance the field.