Title

The Privatization Of Social Services From Public To Sectarian: Negative Consequences For America'S Gays And Lesbians

Keywords

Charitable choice and faith-based organizations; Gay and lesbian community; Privatisation

Abstract

This article explores the privatization of social services from public to sectarian points of view while examining the implications of the Charitable Choice movement on the gay and lesbian community. The history of this movement is explored from a developmental perspective outlining the socioeconomic makeup of gays and lesbians, the societal perceptions and mythology of the economic status of homosexuals, and actual figures related to the number of gays and lesbians who rely on publicly supported social service providers. The article explores the history as well as the positive and negative aspects this type of privatization movement involves. Finally, a comprehensive assessment of the effects of this movement on the gay and lesbian community is presented and future recommendations will be made. © 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

12-1-2005

Publication Title

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Volume

11

Issue

2

Number of Pages

25-41

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1300/J137v11n02_03

Socpus ID

32444449779 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/32444449779

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