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Homophobia



Homophobia is fear, hatred, mistrust, or discomfort in regards to people who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. It can exist in many forms, including contempt, prejudice, aversion, or a general negative attitude towards people who either are or are perceived as LGBTQIA, and can result in things like harassment, job discrimination, or hate crimes. Homophobia is often rooted in fear or ignorance, and can also be tied to a person’s religious beliefs or the culture and belief system they grew up in. Individuals can also experience internalized homophobia, if they themselves experience same-sex attraction while simultaneously holding stigmas or prejudice against it. Even though persecution of LGBTQIA people is legal in many places around the world, there are many international human rights organizations that condemn any laws against homosexual relations between consenting adults as a violation of basic human rights.

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Lesbian Sex

This book was conceived in order to create a body of knowledge about lesbian sexuality. Change, pleasure, and responsibility are key words in the examination of this subject. The core of the book is the homework section, including specific sexual exercises "designed to help you.

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Microaggressions Are a Big Deal: How to Talk Them Out and When to Walk Away

The difference between microaggressions and overt discrimination or macroaggressions, is that people who commit microagressions might not even be aware of them.

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LGBTQ Students on Campus: Issues and Opportunities for Higher Education Leaders

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students are more visible than ever on U.S. college campuses.

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The Gay Church

Thousands of priests are closeted, and the Vatican’s failure to reckon with their sexuality has created a crisis for Catholicism.

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Before Stonewall

The history of the Gay and Lesbian community before the Stonewall riots began the major gay rights movement.

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Brokeback Mountain

The story of a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys, and their lives over the years.

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