As School Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Youths illustrates, the consequences of the cognitive, social, and emotional isolation that sexual minority youths experience as a result of homophobia and heterosexism can be devastating. With this book's helpful suggestions, provocative insight, and open challenges, you can help gay and lesbian youth develop feelings of self-worth as well as positive aspirations for their futures. A rich source of information and ideas, it will help social workers, teachers, counselors, and other school personnel take responsibility for recognizing and protecting the...