Poisoned Ivy - Lesbian and Gay Academics Confronting Homophobia

Lesbian and gay academics all over the country are subjected to homophobic personal slights, harassment, and discrimination. How do they cope, and what kinds of actions can promote positive change? This book tells the author's story and reports on the experiences of some 300 lesbian and gay academics with at least 15 years in their profession.

Summary

Lesbian and gay academics all over the country are subjected to homophobic personal slights, harassment, and discrimination. How do they cope, and what kinds of actions can promote positive change? This book tells the author's story and reports on the experiences of some 300 lesbian and gay academics with at least 15 years in their profession.

Product details

• Authors: Toni McNaron
• Publisher: Temple University Press,U.S.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.11.1996
• EAN: 9781566394871
• ISBN: 978-1-56639-487-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Adult education; Untersuchungen zu Homosexualität / LGBTQ, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Hochschulbildung, Fort- und Weiterbildung, Gender Studies: Gruppen