Bøker av Glenda M. Russell

When, in 1992, the citizens of Colorado ratified an amendment stripping the gay community of protection from discrimination, the vote divided the state. This book seeks to examine the psychological impact of anti-gay legislation on the gay community.

Based on the belief that thoughtful dialogue can engender positive change, this book explores the implications for psychology of essentialist and social constructionist understandings of sexual orientation. It presents theoretical frameworks, followed by application sections dealing with clinical practice, research and theory, and public policy.