This timely and accessible contribution towards a deeper understanding of homophobia provides much-needed insight into the issue of prejudice in general. Topics discussed include: the nature of antigay prejudice, stereotypes and behaviors; the consequences of homophobia and related phenomena on the well-being of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals; and the critical need for psychology and science to examine homophobia and related issues.

Homophobia in the Courtroom: An Assessment of Biases against Gay Men and Lesbians in a Multiethnic Sample of Potential Jurors

Homophobia in the Courtroom: An Assessment of Biases against Gay Men and Lesbians in a Multiethnic Sample of Potential Jurors

Homophobia in the courtroom: An assessment of biases against gay men and lesbians in a multiethnic sample of potential jurors
DrurySherrodPeter M.Nardi

In a recent California trial, a patient who had not revealed his HIV-positive status prior to surgery was sued by a nurse who failed to ...

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