Gay and Lesbian Professionals in the Closet: Who's In, Who's Out, and Why

by Teresa Decrescenzo

Book Overview

The closet takes its toll on its dwellers through their experiences of isolation, fear, paranoia, potentially increased internalized homophobia, and dissonance between role and identity; yet many... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560231041
• ISBN13: 9781560231042
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Gay and Lesbian Professionals

This book is an excellent resource for anyone in social services to understand the impact of "the closet" on professionals and those they serve. Maybe one day "the closet" will no longer be needed to protect oneself as we embrace our many forms of diversity.