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Informationen zum Autor BAKER A. ROGERS is an assistant professor of sociology at Georgia Southern University. Their research focuses on inequality, specifically examining the intersections of gender, sexuality, religion, and geographical location. Their work is published in Gender & Society (2018), Sexualities (2016), Review of Religious Research (2016), and Feminist Teacher (2015). Klappentext This book explores Mississippi Christians’ beliefs about homosexuality and gay and lesbian civil rights and whether having a gay or lesbian friend or family member influences those beliefs. Beliefs vary widely based on religious affiliation. Overall, conservative Christian identity overshadows the positive benefits of relationships with gay and lesbian friends or family. Zusammenfassung Explores Mississippi Christians' beliefs about homosexuality and gay and lesbian civil rights and whether having a gay or lesbian friend or family member influences those beliefs. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Part 1: Religion and Homosexuality 1 God Said Love Thy Neighbor, Unless They're Gay 2 For the Bible (or My Pastor/Priest) Tells Me So: The Bible Homosexuality Part 2: Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights 3 Marriage = 1 Man + 1 Woman? Support and Opposition to Same Sex-Marriage 4 Do Children Need a Mom and Dad? The Debate over Same-Sex Marriage 5 All [Wo]men Are Created Equal, or Are They? The Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights Movement Part 3: Social Contact with Gay and Lesbian People 6 Some of My Best Friends Are Gay: The Influence of Social Contact Conclusion: When Religion Overshadows Relationships Appendix: Methodology Acknowledgements Notes References Index About the Author
