The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies

This far-reaching/ contemporary new Encyclopedia examines/ explores the lives/ experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/ Queer (LGBTQ) individuals, focusing on the contexts/ forces that shape their lives. The work focuses on LGBTQ issues/ identity primarily through the lenses of psychology, human development/ sociology, emphasizing queer, feminist/ ecological perspectives on the topic,/ addresses questions such as: • What are the key theories used to understand variations in sexual orientation/ gender identity? • How do Gay Straight Alliances (GSA) affect LGBTQ youth? • How do LGBTQ people experience the transition to parenthood? • How does sexual orientation intersect with other key social locations, such as race, to shape experience/ identity? • What are the effects of marriage equality on sexual minority individuals/ couples? Top researchers/ clinicians contribute to the 400 signed entries, from fields such as: • Psychology • Human Development • Gender/Queer Studies • Sexuality Studies • Social Work • Sociology The SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies is an essential resource for researchers interested in an interdisciplinary perspective on LGBTQ lives/ issues.