Title

The Use Of A Strength-Based Approach In Addressing Discrimination Against Gays And Lesbians

Keywords

Adoption; Discrimination; Gay; Homophobia; Lesbian; Strengths perspective

Abstract

Gay parenting is a salient issue in American culture today and will continue to be a pressing issue in the near future. Just as society's definition of family has evolved over time, the meaning of family remains an important component within the gay community as well. This paper explores the topic of gay parenting and child rearing through an empirically based literature review. An overview of variables that tend to predict homophobia in heterosexuals is provided. Research is reviewed that explores social workers' and other helping professionals' feelings toward homophobia, and how these feelings can influence practice approaches in the area of adoptive services. In closing, an application of a strengths perspective to combating discrimination against gays and lesbians by social workers in adoptive services is proposed and analyzed. © 2006 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

12-1-2006

Publication Title

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Volume

14

Issue

3

Number of Pages

1-17

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1300/J137v14n03_01

Socpus ID

34249902764 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/34249902764

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