Homosexual Rites of Passage: A Road to Visibility and Validation (Hardcover)

Contents Foreword (Surina Kahn) Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Setting the Stage Chapter 2: Positive Homosexual Identity Development Chapter 3: Understanding Fear Chapter 4: Overcoming Shame Chapter 5: Homosexual Personal Power Chapter 6: The Significance of Rites of Passage Chapter 7: Acknowledging Homosexual Feelings: The Importance of “Firsts” Chapter 8: Coming Out Chapter 9: Bridging the Gap: Friendships, Dating, Relationships, and Love Chapter 10: Commitment Rituals Chapter 11: Family Planning: Pregnancy, Adoption, Childbirth, and Parenting Chapter 12: Aging Rites Chapter 13: A Road to Visibility and Validation Bibliography Reference Notes Included