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Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies
Subject: Gender & Sexuality Studies
Book Language: English
Audience: Introductory LGBTQ or Queer studies course, non-traditional college students, general curious public
Created date: November 5, 2019
Updated date: June 1, 2022
Target Release Date: 2022-06-01
License:
- Attribution
Needs:
- Accessibility Reviewers
- Peer Reviewers
- Authors
Description:
LGBTQ+ Studies: An Open Textbook
provides an introduction to and an overview of LGBTQ+ Studies, the study of issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity, usually focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, and queer people for the introductory level college student and the curious public. It is an Open Educational Resource (OER), which means that it carries an open license, so that the vast majority of its content can be retained, reused, revised, remixed, and redistributed for free, as long as authorship is clearly attributed.
The text offers accessible, academically sound information on a wide range of topics, from LGBTQ+ history, LGBTQ+ relationship, families, parenting, and health, to LGBTQ+ culture. We employ an intersectional analysis throughout the book, highlighting the ways in which sexuality and gender are simultaneously experienced and constructed through other structures of inequality and privilege, such as race and class. This intersectional analysis is grounded in social theory and the social sciences. Lastly, we have also sought to highlight a more global perspective on LGBTQ+ issues, from the ancient world as well more contemporary ones. Finally, we aim to support multiple learning styles by integrating visual elements and multimedia resources throughout the textbook.
Short Description:
LGBTQ Studies: An Open Introduction
will be an introductory level LGBTQ Studies OER text. The few textbooks in this area tend to lack a social science perspective, focusing instead on the humanities and the arts. This project will address contemporary LGBTQ social issues from the perspective of the social sciences — sociology, anthropology, political science, psychology, and the human services. In addition to the main text, the goal of the project is to create OER video introductions to key theorists and their work in LGBTQ studies.
Outline
Section 1: Introductions
Chapter 1: An Open Invitation to LGBTQ+ Studies
Author: Deborah Amory, SUNY Empire State College
Chapter 2: Thirty Years of Queer Theory
Author: Jennifer Miller, University of Texas at Arlington
Section 2: Global Histories
Chapter 3: Global Sexualities: LGBTQ Anthropology Past, Present, and Future
Author: Joseph Russo, SUNY Purchase
Chapter 4: Queer New World: Challenging Heteronormativity in Archaeology
Author: James J. Aimers, SUNY Geneseo
Section 3: U.S. Histories
Chapter 5: U.S. LGBTQ History
Author: Clark Pomerleau, University of North Texas
Research Profile: “Institutionalizing Sexuality: Sexology, Psychoanalysis and the Law”
Author: Jennifer Miller, University of Texas at Arlington and Clark A. Pomerleau, University of Texas, Austin
Chapter 6: LGBTQ Legal History in the United States
Author: Dara Silberstein, Binghamton University
Research Profile: “Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crimes in the United States: Histories and Debates”
Author: Ariella Rotramel, Connecticut College
Section 4: Prejudice and Health
Chapter 7: Prejudice and Discrimination against LGBTQ people
Author: Sean Massey, Binghamton University SUNY
Research Profile: “Social Stigma and Sexual Minorities”
Author: David Frost, University of Surrey
Chapter 8: LGBTQ Health and Wellness
Authors: Thomas L Long, Christine Rodriguez, Marianne Snyder, and Ryan Watson, University of Connecticut
Section 5: Relationships, Families and Youth
Chapter 9: LGBTQ Relationships, Families and Parenting
Authors: Sarah Young and Sean Massey, Binghamton University SUNY
Research Profile: “LGBTQ+ Family-Building: Challenges & Opportunity”
Author: Christa Craven, Wooster College
Chapter 10: Education & LGBTQ Youth
Author: Kim Fuller, Cleveland State University
Section 6: LGBTQ Culture
Chapter 11: Screening LGBTQ+
Author: Lynne Stahl, West Virginia University
Research Profile: “How One Day at a Time Avoids Negative Queer Tropes"
Author: Shyla Saltzman, East Stroudsburg University
Research Profile: “Giving Voice to Black Gay Men Through Marlon Riggs’ Tongues Untied”
Author: Marquis Bey, Cornell University
Chapter 12: Queer Faith
Author: Miller Jen Hoffman, Metropolitan Community Church
Section 7: LGBTQ Research
Chapter 13: A Guide to Research in LGBTQ Studies
Authors: Rachel Wexelbaum, St. Cloud State University and Gesina Phillips, University of Pittsburgh
Resources
- LGBTQ+ Author Guide
- LGBTQ+ Project Summary
- Beta Testing Resources
- LGBTQ+ Studies: An Open Textbook, Beta Edition Spring 2020