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    GLBT Teens and Society
    GLBT Teens and Society
    GLBT Teens and Society
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    GLBT Teens and Society

    By Jeanne Nagle

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    GLBT issues such as same-sex marriage, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and hate crime legislation are at the forefront of American political discourse. This informative book investigates these topics, as well as many other issues facing the GLBT community. These hot-button topics are presented in an even-handed manner, allowing students to learn without the influence of media distortion and mixed messages.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRosen Publishing
    Release dateJan 15, 2010
    ISBN9781615329410
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      Book preview

      GLBT Teens and Society - Jeanne Nagle

      INTRODUCTION

      Replacing Myths with Knowledge

      CHAPTER 1

      A Sense of Self...

      CHAPTER 2

      Conflicts and Roadblocks...

      CHAPTER 3

      Health and Wellness...

      CHAPTER 4

      Social Issues...

      CHAPTER 5

      The Role of the Media...

      CHAPTER 6

      Finding Support...

      GLOSSARY

      FOR MORE INFORMATION

      FOR FURTHER READING

      BIBLIOGRAPHY

      INDEX

      To Kim—Thanks for your insight

      Published in 2010 by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.

      29 East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010

      Copyright © 2010 by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer

      First Edition

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Nagle, Jeanne.

      GLBT teens and society / Jeanne Nagle.

      p. cm.—(Teens: being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender)

      Includes bibliographical references and index.

      ISBN 978-1-4358-3581-8 (library binding)

      1. Gay youth. 2. Gay teenagers. I. Title.

      HQ76.27.Y68N35 2010

      306.76'60835—dc22

      2009015657

      Manufactured in the United States of America

      INTRODUCTION

      CHAPTER 1

      A Sense of Self...

      CHAPTER 2

      Conflicts and Roadblocks...

      CHAPTER 3

      Health and Wellness...

      CHAPTER 4

      Social Issues...

      CHAPTER 5

      The Role of the Media...

      CHAPTER 6

      Finding Support...

      GLOSSARY

      FOR MORE INFORMATION

      FOR FURTHER READING

      BIBLIOGRAPHY

      INDEX

      INTRODUCTION

      Being a teenager isn't always easy. Sometimes it can seem as if school, family, friends—even your own body and mind—are ganging up on you. You're not a kid anymore, but you're not quite an adult yet, either. You're somewhere in between those two worlds, and it can feel like you're missing out.

      To top it all off, you probably have more questions running around in your head than you do answers. Who am I, really? What do people think of me, and what do I think of them? How am I supposed to act at school, at home, and in front of my friends? Why am I being treated so unfairly? What did I do to make people I don't even know dislike me? Will I ever find somebody to love? Why can't I just be myself?

      Growing up can be extra tough when you're a GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender) teen. Sometimes it might feel like society tries to lump you into a category instead of seeing you as a unique individual. Every day, in so many ways, you are reminded that you are different. You may worry that this difference will leave you feeling lonely and rejected. You might feel as though you are being judged based on some people's inaccurate idea of what it means to be gay. This can be unfair, especially when some people's understanding of what it means to be gay springs from ignorance or even outright bigotry.

      While there are still misconceptions about the GLBT community, it's comforting to know that society is continuing to grow more tolerant and accepting of GLBT individuals. At one time, GLBT issues were not discussed in school or in the media. Today, it's easy for anyone to find information on GLBT issues. GLBT characters can be found on television and in the movies. There are laws protecting GLBT rights. Nearly every state in the United States allows GLBT couples to adopt children, and several states have legalized same-sex marriage. There are also many GLBT organizations that

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