Book
Queer adolescence : understanding the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual youth
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538132814 (hardcover)
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Physical Description:
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xix, 175 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm - Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What is queer adolescence? -- Who we are -- Sex education -- Going through puberty -- Parental and peer involvement -- Exploring gender -- Exploring sexuality -- Coming out -- Transition -- What we wish had been different. |
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| Subject: | Gay youth Sexual minority youth Adolescence |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at University College of the North Libraries.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Thompson Campus Library | HQ 76.27 .Y68 M36 2020 (Text) | 58500000803510 | Stacks | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"In this book, personal accounts mingle with factual information and sensitive analysis to provide a snapshot of the joys and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual adolescents"-- - Rowman and Littllefield
In this book, personal accounts mingle with factual information and sensitive analysis to provide a snapshot of the joys and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual adolescents. Whether youâre a parent, a clinician, a teacher, or a queer person, this book will answer many questions and offer a way forward. - Rowman and Littllefield
Find out what itâs like to go through puberty as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or asexual teen.
What do you do when Mom says, âYouâre a woman now!â but you know youâre not a woman? Or when Dad keeps asking when youâre going to bring a girlfriend home, but youâre not interested in girls?
Puberty is an awkward and confusing time for anybody, but for queer youth, feelings of social and physical discomfort can be heightened. Adolescence should be a time for making social connections and exploring new ideas, but many queer youth must also wrestle with complicated identity questions, familial and social bigotry, and difficult decisions about whether to be safe or authentic.
In this accessible book, personal accounts mingle with factual information and sensitive analysis to provide a snapshot of the joys and concerns of American lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual adolescents. Whether youâre a parent, a clinician, a teacher, or a queer person, this book will answer many questions and offer a way forward.
Includes:- Personal narratives and discussion about the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth in adolescence
- Concrete action plan for parents, teachers, and clinicians to better support the queer youth in their lives
- Vital glossary of up-to-date LGBTQIA+ and puberty terms
- Highly recommended queer-inclusive sex education materials
