Barry M. Dank is professor of sociology at California State University, Long Beach. His involvement in the study of sexuality and culture dates to the 1970s. His article "Coming Out in the Gay World" has come to be regarded as a classic in the area of sexual identity development. Most recently he has established the first electronic discussion forum on academic sexual correctness policies. He is the President of the Foundation for the Advancement of Sexual Equity (FASE). Most recently he has established the first electronic discussion forum on academic sexual correctness policies.