Everyday Activism: A Handbook for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People and their Allies
From same-sex marriages to hate-crime laws, gay, lesbian and bisexual people have fought an uphill battle to gain equal rights. Now a comprehensive new reference collects in one volume the strategies, hard data, and legal arguments that are central to the fight for equality in lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) life.\ Up-to-date and readable, Everyday Activism is the one essential book that provides the basic facts on the key questions faced by LGB citizens.
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From same-sex marriages to hate-crime laws, gay, lesbian and bisexual people have fought an uphill battle to gain equal rights. Now a comprehensive new reference collects in one volume the strategies, hard data, and legal arguments that are central to the fight for equality in lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) life.Up-to-date and readable, Everyday Activism is the one essential book that provides the basic facts on the key questions faced by LGB citizens. Publishers Weekly From combating hate crimes and workplace discrimination to debunking myths about homosexuality and child abuse, this all-in-one guide shows lesbians, gays, bisexuals and everyone else how to promote change in everyday life. The editors, both former APA congressional fellows, bring together psychologists, lawyers and health experts to offer concrete advice on ways of empowering oneself and becoming an advocate for equality. Offering examples of concrete changes that have been made-such as passage of the Hate Crimes Statistics Act of 1990-they provide the kind of hard facts on which successful activism must be based, as well as information on how to establish relationships with members of Congress, policy affecting housing discrimination and policies affecting gays and lesbians in the military. Helpful sidebars explain how to prepare an effective briefing memo or op-ed piece, and how to report and document hate crimes, while an appendix lists Web resources. This is an informative guide for those who want to make a difference. (June) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Getting Involved1Ch. 1Influencing Public Policy19Ch. 2Answering Basic Questions39Ch. 3Defending Claims About Mental Health57Ch. 4Combating Hate Crimes81Ch. 5Ending Employment Discrimination105Ch. 6Obtaining and Maintaining Housing123Ch. 7Ending Discrimination in the U.S. Military145Ch. 8Honoring and Protecting Relationships171Ch. 9Recognizing and Legitimizing Families193Ch. 10Debunking Myths About Child Abuse211Ch. 11Making Schools Safe229AppWeb Resources245Notes257Biographical Notes299Index303
\ Publishers WeeklyFrom combating hate crimes and workplace discrimination to debunking myths about homosexuality and child abuse, this all-in-one guide shows lesbians, gays, bisexuals and everyone else how to promote change in everyday life. The editors, both former APA congressional fellows, bring together psychologists, lawyers and health experts to offer concrete advice on ways of empowering oneself and becoming an advocate for equality. Offering examples of concrete changes that have been made-such as passage of the Hate Crimes Statistics Act of 1990-they provide the kind of hard facts on which successful activism must be based, as well as information on how to establish relationships with members of Congress, policy affecting housing discrimination and policies affecting gays and lesbians in the military. Helpful sidebars explain how to prepare an effective briefing memo or op-ed piece, and how to report and document hate crimes, while an appendix lists Web resources. This is an informative guide for those who want to make a difference. (June) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalAs the title implies, this book offers practical advice for average citizens who want to effect change in their own communities. Compiled by two former Congressional staffers, this collection ranges from how to make local schools safer for gay and lesbian youth to influencing national public policy on hate crimes legislation, employment, and housing discrimination. The activities outlined also run the gamut from writing letters to the editor in hometown newspapers to briefing members of Congress. The practical approach is highlighted in a chapter on how to counter antigay rhetoric and to answer basic questions about sexual orientation, HIV, and more. Filled with web links, organization contacts, and lists for further reading, this title is a great source of information and encouragement to people who are interested in political activism but unsure how to start. Recommended for most collections.-Jeffery Ingram, Newport P.L., OR Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.\ \
