Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender: Cultural Considerations   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

PY 580 - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender: Cultural Considerations


This course will introduce special considerations in working with gay lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) clientele including issues of coming-out, identity development, surrogate families, GLBT subcultures, gender roles, relationship issues, experiences of prejudice and oppression, homophobia, heterosexism, barriers to affirmative treatment, being GLBT and a member of another stigmatized group, and the gay-pride movement. This course also offers an historical perspective on psychology’s conceptualization and treatment of GLBT people. (2 credits)