Queer Adolescence
Understanding the Lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Youth
Zusammenfassung
Find out what it’s like to go through puberty as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or asexual teen.
What do you do when Mom says, “You’re a woman now!” but you know you’re not a woman? Or when Dad keeps asking when you’re going to bring a girlfriend home, but you’re 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 you’re a parent, a clinician, a teacher, or a queer person, this book will answer many questions and offer a way forward.
Includes:
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Personal narratives and discussion about the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth in adolescence
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Concrete action plan for parents, teachers, and clinicians to better support the queer youth in their lives
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Vital glossary of up-to-date LGBTQIA+ and puberty terms
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Highly recommended queer-inclusive sex education materials
Schlagworte
Queer Studies Queer Puberty Menarche LGBTQ Adolescents LGBTQ Studies LGBTQ TeenagersKeywords
adolescence- 13–30 2 Who We Are 13–30
- 31–40 3 Sex Education 31–40
- 63–72 6 Exploring Gender 63–72
- 85–96 8 Coming Out 85–96
- 97–104 9 Transition 97–104
- 125–138 Notes 125–138
- 139–156 Glossary 139–156
- 157–164 Recommended Reading 157–164
- 165–168 Bibliography 165–168
- 169–174 Index 169–174
- 175–175 About the Author 175–175