Toward Acceptance: Sexual Orientation Issues on Campus

by Vernon A. Wall, Nancy J. Evans, James M. Croteau (Contribution by), Donna M. Talbot (Contribution by), Kathleen J. Bieschke (Contribution by)

Overview

Toward Acceptance is a systematic study of the complex issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons on college campuses. Organized into five distinct sections, Toward Acceptance builds on the content included in Evans and Wall's previous book, Beyond Tolerance: Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals on Campus (American College Personnel Association, 1993). The editors begin with an overview of the current research dealing with gay, lesbian and bisexual student issues and then move into a discussion of the organizations promoting awareness and counseling. The latter portion of the book focuses on diversity among the gay and lesbian community and concludes with an examination of how student affairs professionals can continue to be proactive in the area of sexual orientation awareness and support. Complete with a comprehensive collection of resources, Toward Acceptance is an important tool in the greater awareness of problems within the gay and lesbian college community. Co-published with American College Personnel Association.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781883485184
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/22/1999
Series:	American College Personnel Association Series , #6
Pages:	472
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.05(d)

About the Author

Vernon A. Wall is Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Activities at Iowa State University. Nancy J. Evans is an Associate Professor and tenured Coordinator in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa State University.

Table of Contents

chapter 1 Understanding the Landscape
chapter 2 Empirical Investigations of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual College Students
chapter 3 Recognition of Lesbian and Gay Relationships
chapter 4 Religiously Affiliated Institutions and Sexual Orientation
chapter 5 Issues for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students in Traditional College Classrooms
chapter 6 Assessing Campus Environments for the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Population
chapter 7 From the Trenches: Strategies for Facilitating Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Awareness Programs for College Students
chapter 8 Group Counseling for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students
chapter 9 Shattered Pride: Resistance and Intervention Strategies in Cases of Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, and Hate Crimes Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Students
chapter 10 Bisexuality: Identities and Community
chapter 11 Transgenderism and College Students
chapter 12 Addressing Issues of Multiple Identities for Women of Color on College Campuses
chapter 13 Ethnicity, Race, and Culture: The Case of Latino Gay/Bisexual Men
chapter 14 Faith, the Bible, and Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals
chapter 15 Ways of Being an Ally to Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students
chapter 16 Navigating the Minefield
chapter 17 Sexual Orientation Issues and Campus Politics
chapter 18 Parting Thoughts: An Agenda for Addressing Sexual Orientation Issues on Campus