sexual minorities

"This ... book empowers readers to confront discrimination [towards] LGBTQ+ people ... Readers who define as LGBTQ+ will find themselves encouraged, and those who do not will learn how to be supportive allies of their LGBTQ+ friends and classmates, both in and out of school"--Provided by publisher.

Delve into some of the psychological aspects of sexual identity and orientation in this title.

Focuses on the status of equal rights for LGBTQ communities in the United States.

A collection of statistics related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.

"Discusses the many types of LGBT families and shows how being different need not be an impediment to being happy"--Publisher.

Shares in-depth definitions of LGBT+ terms, and offers personal anecdotes from LGBT+ people.

Discusses how Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism view homosexuality, and how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people of faith navigate within those traditions.

Explores the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trangender community in the United States.

Explores the political history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender in their struggle to live openly with dignity and equal rights.

People who identify as LGBTQ are often treated with inequality and violence. Until recently, they were viewed as sick or even criminals. This volume gives important insight into the injustices faced by LGBTQ individuals, and the activists and groups that have fought for equal rights. Photographs and primary sources help readers grasp and connect with information in the text. Readers will learn about the current state of the LGBTQ human rights movement, and what they can do to help preserve equality for all American citizens. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites.