Exploring Issues for Black Gay and Bisexual Males in University Settings

Beyond the Stereotype of Black Homophobia: Exploring the Potential of Black Allies for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students

Philosophy and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues

Issues affecting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons.

The articles in this issue explore a wide range of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) issues. Dr. Peggy Chinn discusses the stigma of being lesbian or gay in the nursing profession (and academia) and she challenges lesbian and gay nurses to act against the status quo. Dr. Joanne Hall explores the meanings of tomboyism from linguistic, literary, and historical perspectives. Dr. Danny...

Black masculinity matters in attitudes toward gay males.

Recent work on attitudes toward homosexuals promotes the view that males typically have more negative attitudes than females; and African Americans have more negative attitudes than their white counterparts. However, among African Americans, women are thought to have the greatest negative attitudes because they perceive themselves as competing for a limited pool of black male partners. This stu...

Assessment and treatment of depression in gay and bisexual men in emergency settings.

Gay and bisexual men are at higher risk for certain mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, and suicide. These individuals often present to emergency settings in need of evaluation and treatment. Despite the utilization of emergency mental health services by this population, clinicians are often underprepared in responding to their unique needs. This article discusses depression...