Lesbian Women and Sexual Health: The Social Construction of Risk and Susceptibility
Interviewer: Where did you find out how to have safe lesbian sex?\ Val: I found out in jail.\ Why do so many lesbian women engage in sexual behavior that puts their health, even their lives, at risk? Many know they’re at risk, yet somehow feel safe enough to behave as if there is no reason to practice safe sex. Lesbian Women and Sexual Health: The Social Construction of Risk and Susceptibility examines how lesbian women perceive their level of risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted...
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Dolan (psychology and sociology, North Georgia College and State U., Dahlonega) used a survey, in-depth interviews, and focus groups to investigate lesbian women's perception of their risk from sexually transmitted diseases. She reports on issues of identity and action, constructions of risk and protection, and risk and protection. The findings could interest academics, sexually active lesbians, and people designing and running health or educational programs. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
ForewordCh. 1Introduction1Ch. 2Background19Ch. 3Issues of identity and action29Ch. 4Constructions of risk and protection51Ch. 5Risk and protection61Ch. 6Discussion95AppQualitative respondents' characteristics109
