LGBT Psychology Research Perspectives and People of African Descent [Hardcover]

Same-sex attracted, and non-gender conforming African-Americans are substantial in number, yet underrepresented in the social and behavioral science literature. This volume addresses the issues of African-American LGBT psychology as a case of indigenous psychology. The authors present the research of scholars who are developing theory, practice, and services that are couched within the specific cultural complexities of this population. Some key topics addressed in AFrican-American Issues in LGBT Psychology are gender, spirituality, family, racism, coming out , generational differences, health and safety issues, urban vs. rural realities, and implications for researchers.

Same-sex attracted, and non-gender conforming African-Americans are substantial in number, yet underrepresented in the social and behavioral science literature. This volume addresses the issues of black LGBT psychology as a case of indigenous psychology.

Black LBGT Study As An Indigenous Psychology.- Covered Not Closeted.- The New Outsiders.- Gender: Implications for the Non-Gender Conforming and Bisexuals.- On Spirited: An Analysis of Black Gay/Lesbian Spiritual Identity.- On Sweet Tea: An Analysis of Black Gay Men of the South.- On Does Your Mama Know? An Analysis of Black Lesbian Coming Out Stories.- Cultural Complexities and the Implications.- Urban vs. Rural Challenges.- Education, Counseling and Community Service Implications.

One of the major goals of psychology in recent years has been increased inclusiveness. The rise of research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals has been a significant step in this direction, but the focus has tended to assume the universality of white male urban experience, leaving men and women of color nearly invisible.

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