- Oxford Library of Psychology
- [UNTITLED]
- Short Contents
- Oxford Library of Psychology
- About the Editor
- Contributors
- Prevention and Counseling Psychology : A Simple yet Difficult Commitment
- A History of Prevention in Counseling Psychology
- Prevention in the 21st Century
- Best Practice Guidelines on Prevention: Improving the Well-Being of Individuals, Families, and Communities
- Ethical Principles for the Practice of Prevention
- Teaching Prevention: Preparing the Next Generation of Psychologists
- Design and Evaluation of Prevention Programs
- Advocacy and Prevention : Dismantling Systems of Oppression
- Prevention in Pursuit of Social Justice
- Critical Psychology, Prevention, and Social Justice
- Understanding and Preventing Adolescent Bullying, Sexual Violence, and Dating Violence
- Keeping the Dragons at Bay : Research-Based Approaches to the Prevention of Substance Abuse
- Suicide Prevention in Counseling Psychology: Where We Have Been, Where We Need to Go
- Dropout Prevention : A (Re)Conceptualization Through the Lens of Social Justice
- Integrative Approaches to the Prevention of Eating Disorders and Obesity in Youth : Progress, Pitfalls, and Possibilities
- Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence
- Prevention of Conduct Disorder: Do We Have Reason to Be Hopeful?
- Toward the Prevention of Risky Sexual Behavior Among Latina Youth
- Ameliorating Cancer Disparities in Medically Underserved Women: A Community-Based Approach
- Promoting Healthy Aging in Counseling Psychology
- Promoting College Retention in First-Generation College Students
- Promoting Resilience in Immigrants: Understanding Latino/a Adaptation and Strengths
- Promoting Positive Identity of African American Girls
- Career Development as Prevention: Toward a Social Cognitive Model of Vocational Hope
- A Life Skills, Community-Based Approach for Helping Returning Service Members and Their Families
- Promoting Well-Being and Mental Health in Refugees
- ¡Si Podemos! (Yes We Can!): Promoting Academic Success in Mexican American Girls
- Promoting Mental Health in Asian Immigrants
- Dismantling the Bird Cage: How Counseling Psychologists Can Prevent Heterosexism
- Preventing Racial Injuries, Promoting Racial Justice
- Cents and Sensibilities: Promoting Mental Health With Sport and Exercise
- Prevention in Counseling Psychology: We Have Seen the Future, and the Future Is Us
- Index
Abstract and Keywords
Abstract This chapter explores the pervasiveness of heterosexism and its impact on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) population. In particular, we discuss the negative impact heterosexist beliefs and behaviors have on LGBT individuals at the societal, institutional, and individual levels in order to help counseling psychologists examine their own heterosexism, and/or complacency with the heterosexist discourse in our society and profession. After assessing the psychological, physical, and behavioral consequences that are associated with heterosexism and reviewing the scant literature on prevention efforts, we make suggestions regarding the steps counseling psychologists can take to enhance prevention efforts at these various levels. Finally, we highlight several areas in which empirical knowledge or action is lacking and provide stimulating questions to help focus future research and practice efforts in the prevention of heterosexism.
Keywords: heterosexism, LGBT, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, prevention
Melinda Haley, Educational Psychology and Special Services, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
Eve Adams, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Ginger Dickson, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Tracie Hitter, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Laura Luna, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
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- Oxford Library of Psychology
- [UNTITLED]
- Short Contents
- Oxford Library of Psychology
- About the Editor
- Contributors
- Prevention and Counseling Psychology : A Simple yet Difficult Commitment
- A History of Prevention in Counseling Psychology
- Prevention in the 21st Century
- Best Practice Guidelines on Prevention: Improving the Well-Being of Individuals, Families, and Communities
- Ethical Principles for the Practice of Prevention
- Teaching Prevention: Preparing the Next Generation of Psychologists
- Design and Evaluation of Prevention Programs
- Advocacy and Prevention : Dismantling Systems of Oppression
- Prevention in Pursuit of Social Justice
- Critical Psychology, Prevention, and Social Justice
- Understanding and Preventing Adolescent Bullying, Sexual Violence, and Dating Violence
- Keeping the Dragons at Bay : Research-Based Approaches to the Prevention of Substance Abuse
- Suicide Prevention in Counseling Psychology: Where We Have Been, Where We Need to Go
- Dropout Prevention : A (Re)Conceptualization Through the Lens of Social Justice
- Integrative Approaches to the Prevention of Eating Disorders and Obesity in Youth : Progress, Pitfalls, and Possibilities
- Prevention of Intimate Partner Violence
- Prevention of Conduct Disorder: Do We Have Reason to Be Hopeful?
- Toward the Prevention of Risky Sexual Behavior Among Latina Youth
- Ameliorating Cancer Disparities in Medically Underserved Women: A Community-Based Approach
- Promoting Healthy Aging in Counseling Psychology
- Promoting College Retention in First-Generation College Students
- Promoting Resilience in Immigrants: Understanding Latino/a Adaptation and Strengths
- Promoting Positive Identity of African American Girls
- Career Development as Prevention: Toward a Social Cognitive Model of Vocational Hope
- A Life Skills, Community-Based Approach for Helping Returning Service Members and Their Families
- Promoting Well-Being and Mental Health in Refugees
- ¡Si Podemos! (Yes We Can!): Promoting Academic Success in Mexican American Girls
- Promoting Mental Health in Asian Immigrants
- Dismantling the Bird Cage: How Counseling Psychologists Can Prevent Heterosexism
- Preventing Racial Injuries, Promoting Racial Justice
- Cents and Sensibilities: Promoting Mental Health With Sport and Exercise
- Prevention in Counseling Psychology: We Have Seen the Future, and the Future Is Us
- Index
