Living Out Loud: An Introduction to LGBTQ History, Society, and Culture

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Living Out Loud: An Introduction to LGBTQ History, Society, and Culture offers students an evidence-based foundation in the interdisciplinary field of LGBTQ Studies. Chapters on history, diversity, dating/relationships, education, sexual health, and globalization reflect current research and thinking in the social sciences, humanities, and sciences. Coverage of current events and recommendations for additional readings, videos, and web resources help students apply the contents in their lives, making Living Out Loud the perfect core text for LGBTQ+ Studies (and similar) courses. Living Out Loud- Front Cover Living Out Loud Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Brief Contents Detailed Contents Preface TO THE STUDENT TO THE INSTRUCTOR Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Out of the Past: Histories Early America The Nineteenth Century The Early Twentieth Century The Mid Twentieth Century The 1960s: Civil Rights, Women’s Liberation, and Gay Liberation The 1970s The 1970s: Gay Cultures and Communities The 1980s: Activism, AIDS, and Anger The 1990s 2000–Present. Chapter 2: Same Difference: Diversities The Big Three: Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation Intersectionality: Complicating the Big Three Chapter 3: Getting It On: Sexual Behavior and Sexual Health Sexy Bits: Sexual Anatomy Getting It On: Sexual Behavior Wrap It Up! Sexual Health Chapter 4: Together, Forever? Relationships Attachments and Relationships Childhood Coming Out Adolescent and Peer Relationships Dating and Romantic Relationships Partnered Relationships and Family Forms Relationship Dissolution Parenting Work Relationships The Later Years Chapter 5: Reading, Writing, Queering: Education Understanding Terminology The Role of Schools Student Development The Heteronormative Structure of Education Queering the Curriculum The Role of Educators in Supporting LGBTQ+ Students Extra-Curricular Organizations School Practices and Policies Chapter 6: We’re Here! We’re Queer! Power, Politics, and Activism Assimilationist Activism Liberationist Activism LGBTQ Politics: Remaining Challenges Chapter 7: Pop Out! Mass Media and Popular Culture LGBTQ Media Stereotypes The Gay Press Advertising and the Gay Market Comic Books, Strips and Zines Film Television Pornography Social Impacts: Playing and Working Together Chapter 8: Signifying Queerness: Literature and Visual Art Literature Visual Arts Chapter 9: Getting Around: Globalization and Transnationalism LGBTQ Studies in the Era of Globalization Colonialism and Empire Geographies of Labor and Leisure Works Cited About the Contributors ABOUT THE EDITOR ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR ABOUT THE CHAPTER AND FOCUS BOX AUTHORS Index