Explores the history and effects of so-called conversion 'therapy' on LGBT people. What motivates individuals to seek these harmful treatments either for themselves or for their children? What does the record show about the efficacy and effects of SOCE and GICE? This book synthesizes findings to answer these and other important questions.
Provides advice and strategies for child welfare professionals working with transgender and gender expansive youth and their families, including social workers, youth workers and students, among others. This guide offers practical skills to implement into practice and is supported by case studies throughout.
A Handbook for Working with Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Consisting of in-depth case studies of common clinical scenarios regarding trans and gender non-binary clients, the book covers topics that are relevant to childhood, adolescence and adulthood such as suicide and mental health, autism, bullying, coming out to parents and partners, religious values, becoming a trans parent, trauma, and workplace ......
Reviews timely, pragmatic interventions and strategies to support LGBTQ students in K12 schools. Where formal programs affirming diversity of gender expression and sexual orientation are not yet in place, contributors provide insights and practical tips for creating a positive, safe school environment.
Why a feminist revolution in education benefits everyone
An interrogation of the gender bias inherent in our education system and the damage it does to girls and boys, and an examination of the research that can change it all to create a more compassionate society that values traditionally female qualities.
Evaluates scholarship on the evolution of human sex differences, including how males and females differ in modern contexts. David Geary describes how men and women differ based on evolutionary principles, how human sex differences are similar to those found in other species and how the expression of these differences is uniquely human.
Provides one of the first in-depth examinations of women age 65 and older who have delayed retirement, exploring personal and career identity, social roles, and quality of life concerns. This volume presents a rich array of qualitative and quantitative research on older women's experiences in the workplace.
Gender is hard. Especially for teens who might not identify with stereotypical ideas of gender and sexual identity. Trans is an all-inclusive, uncensored guide for teens who are transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, gender-fluid, queer, or questioning their sexual and gender identity.
