Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth: Sticks, Stones, and Silence.

Vare, Jonatha W.; Norton, Terry L.

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ERIC Number: EJ568507

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Publication Date: 1998

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Understanding Gay and Lesbian Youth: Sticks, Stones, and Silence.

Vare, Jonatha W.; Norton, Terry L.

Clearing House, v71 n6 p327-31 Jul-Aug 1998

Argues that young adult literature offers an appropriate means of developing an understanding of gay and lesbian youths, both for educators and for the youths themselves. Discusses eight such books. Discusses difficulties in identity formation that gay and lesbian teens encounter, as well as behaviors that place them at risk. (SR)

Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Secondary Education, Self Esteem

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reference Materials - Bibliographies

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Language: English

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