An introduction to GLBT family studies.9780789024978 An introduction to GLBT GLBT Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered family studies. Ed. by Jerry J. Bigner. Haworth Pr. 2006 299 pages $24.95 Paperback Haworth series in GLBT family studies HQ76 Bigner (human development and family studies, Colorado State U., Ft. Collins) compiles 14 essays--taken from the first two issues of the Journal of GLBT Family Studies--that describe clinical issues and problems faced by GLBT families. The group of American, Canadian, and UK contributors, most of whom are on the journal's editorial board, work in the fields of communication, psychology, family studies, social sciences, and other disciplines. They address transgender transgender or transgendered adj. Transsexual. issues, dealing with the coming out of a spouse, and lesbian couples and their definition of family. A comparison of the sexual orientation sexual orientation n. The direction of one's sexual interest toward members of the same, opposite, or both sexes, especially a direction seen to be dictated by physiologic rather than sociologic forces. of siblings is explored, as well as stress and youth, polyamory Polyamory (from Greek πολυ (poly, literally “multiple”) & Latin amor and gay men in committed relationships, same-sex marriage Noun 1. same-sex marriage - two people of the same sex who live together as a family; "the legal status of same-sex marriages has been hotly debated" couple, twosome, duet, duo - a pair who associate with one another; "the engaged couple"; "an inseparable , and male couples and children. The book is for students and academics in family studies, marriage and family therapy, social work, and counseling. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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