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Affirmative Counseling and Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Clients by Anneliese A. Singh; Lore M. Dickey
ISBN: 1433823004
Publication Date: 2016
Less than 30% of psychologists report familiarity with transgender and gender nonconforming clients' needs. There is clearly a gap in knowledge, skill, and competence in this area. This clinical guide fills that gap by providing mental health practitioners with an affirmative approach that emphasizes a collaborative partnership guided by client-driven goals.
Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender by Carol R. Ember (Editor); Melvin Ember (Editor)
ISBN: 9780306477706
Publication Date: 2003
The central aim of this encyclopedia is to give the reader a comparative perspective on issues involving conceptions of gender, gender differences, gender roles, relationships between the genders, and sexuality.
Encyclopedia of Women and Gender by Judith Worell (Editor)
ISBN: 9780122272455
Publication Date: 2001
The Encyclopedia of Gender covers psychological differences in personality, cognition, and behavior, as well as biologically based differences and how those differences impact behavior. Coverage includes studies of these differences in applied settings such as education, business, the home, in politics, sports competition, etc.
"Gender Diversity" in Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology by Serena Nanda
ISBN: 9781412999632
Publication Date: 2013
This encyclopedia entry from Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology provides a thorough description of gender diversity from the perspective of theory in social and cultural anthropology.
Handbook of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity in Counseling and Psychotherapy by Kurt A. DeBord
ISBN: 1433823063
Publication Date: 2016
Explores the challenges faced by SM and TGNC clients today. Experts in the field examine how the concepts of gender and sexual orientation are both socioculturally constructed and can be informed by biologically focused research, thus setting the stage for flexible, affirmative mental health services.
Homosexuality and Science by Vernon A. Rosario
ISBN: 9781576072813
Publication Date: 2002
This comprehensive resource explores the role of science and scientific discovery in the nature versus pathology debate surrounding homosexuality. Chronicles the evolution of scientific opinion about gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual people from the Victorian era to the new millennium.
Key Concepts in Feminist Theory and Research by Christina Hughes
ISBN: 9780761969877
Publication Date: 2002
This original and engaging text explores the core concepts in feminist theory. This text will be an invaluable tool for students taking courses in feminist theory and research methods, and students across the social sciences who are taking courses concerned with issues of gender.
The Lesbian and Gay Movements by Craig A. Rimmerman
ISBN: 9780813348490
Publication Date: 2014
Throughout their relatively short history, lesbian and gay movements in the United States have endured searing conflicts over whether to embrace assimilationist or liberationist strategies.The Lesbian and Gay Movements explores this dilemma in both contemporary and historical contexts, describing the sources of these conflicts, to what extent the conflicts have been resolved, and how they might be resolved in future.
Teaching LGBTQ Psychology by Theodore R. Burnes; Jeanne L. Stanley
ISBN: 1433826518
Publication Date: 2017
This book is a theoretical and practical guide for individuals who teach and train about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) psychology in diverse groups and settings.