Introduction

Walter L. Williams

Part I Foundational Issues

Thinking Critically/Intervening Effectively About Homophobia and Heterosexism

James T. Sears

Changing Homophobic and Heterosexist Attitudes: An Overview of Persuasive Communication Approaches

Gust A. Yep

Effective Coming Out: Self-Disclosure Strategies to Reduce Sexual Identity Bias

Dee Bridgewater

Multicultural Perspectives on Reducing Heterosexism: Looking for Strategies That Work

Walter L. Williams

Part II Working with Ethnic Groups and Family Members

Challenging Complexities: Strategies with Asian Americans in Southern California Against (Heterosex)Isms

Eric Estuar Reyes

Gust A. Yep

Working with Heterosexismo in Latino/a Immigrant Los Angeles: Reflections on Community Background, Processes, and Practices

Lourdes Arguelles

Manuel Fernandez

Reducing Homophobia in African American Communities

Sylvia Rhue

Thom Rhue

Homophobia and Anti-Semitism: Making the Links

Warren J. Blumenfeld

A Three-Legged Stool: Pflag's Support, Education, and Advocacy

Eileen Durgin-Clinchard

Anger to Advocacy: Support Groups for Nongay Spouses

Jane E. Vennard

Using Music to Reduce Homophobia and Heterosexism

Glenda M. Russell

Part III Working with Students

Challenging Representations of Sexuality Through Story and Performance

Diane DuBose Brunner

Teaching About Homophobia at a Historically Black University: A Role Play for Undergraduate Students

Donald N. Mager

Robert Sulek

``But You Seem So Normal!'': Multidimensional Approaches to Unlearning Homophobia on a College Campus

Patricia Myers

Diana Kardia

Language in the Classroom: Opening Conversations About Lesbian and Gay Issues in Senior High English

Paula Alida Roy

Promoting Respect for Different Viewpoints and Ways of Living to Australian High School Students

Paul Van de Ven

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Orientation: The Coaches' Corner

Sue Sattel

Melissa Keyes

Pat Tupper

Part IV Working in Professional Training Programs

Elementary School Teachers: Homophobia Reduction in a Staff Development Context

Rita M. Marinoble

You Can't Be for Children and Against Their Families: Family Diversity Workshops for Elementary School Teachers

Patricia Hulsebosch

Mari E. Koerner

Sensitive Supervisors, Prepared Practicum, and ``Queer'' Clients: A Training Model for Beginning Counselors

Toby Emert

Lynne Milburn

Strategies for Reducing Social Work Students' Homophobia

Elizabeth P. Cramer

Gay and Lesbian Issues in U.S. Medical Schools: Climate and Curriculum

Mollie M. Wallick

Mark H. Townsend

Educating Criminal Justice College Students About Sexual Orientation, Homophobia, and Heterosexism

Suzanne Iasenza

Sexual Orientation Training in Law Enforcement Agencies: A Preliminary Review of What Works

Chuck Stewart

Part V Working Within Institutions

Changing the Church: Lessons Learned in the Struggle to Reduce Institutional Heterosexism in the Episcopal Church

Louie Crew

Homophobia and the U.S. Roman Catholic Clergy

Robert Nugent

Building Alliances: The Case of the Japanese American Citizens League Endorsement of Same-Sex Marriage

J Craig Fong

Thinking Homo/Economically

M. V. Lee Badgett

Economic Power as a Means of Reducing Heterosexism: Personal Financial Planning Strategies

James M. Andre

Making Allies of Co-Workers: Educating the Corporate World

Brian McNaught

Creating Change: Making an Impact in the Local News Media

Robert L. Barret

Changing Gay and Lesbian Images in the Media

Peter M. Nardi

Contributors

Index