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Homophobia
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Assault on Gay America: The Life and Death of Billy Jack Gaither 
 This site is a companion to the original PBS program shown in 2000. It offers background on homophobia, the gay gene debate, and religious views of homosexuality. Find interviews, articles, testimony from family and friends, video excerpts, and transcripts of the original show. A well-rounded site from the Frontline series. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/assault/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People, Religion, Social Issues Last updated Feb 6, 2002 Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
GLSEN works to eliminate anti-gay bias in schools. Their extensive online resource library features anti-homophobia training programs for school staff and students; curricular materials on same-sex marriage and anti-gay violence; an annotated bibliography of children's books with gay and lesbian characters or themes; and reference materials on topics such as youth suicide and violence prevention. Also includes current news stories and information on starting a local GLSEN chapter. Searchable. http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html Topics: Education, Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, K-12 Education, Social Issues, Social Science Last updated Feb 9, 2007 The Safe Schools Coalition (SSC)
The SSC wants " to reduce bias-based bullying and violence in schools and to help schools better meet the needs of sexual minority youth and children with sexual minority parents/guardians." The site features publications and stories on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues for students, educators, and parents. Also includes information and links to international, national, and Washington state resources. Links are also organized by type, topic, and audience. Some materials in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/ Topics: Education, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Oct 1, 2003 Sexual Prejudice: Understanding Homophobia and Heterosexism
Explores research on the "nature of sexual prejudice," defined in this article as "all negative attitudes based on sexual orientation, whether the target is homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual." By Gregory Herek, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Davis. http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/sexual_prejudice.html Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Social Issues Last updated Aug 16, 2003 |
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