Development and identity issues in adolescent homosexuality |
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Authors: | Terrence Sullivan MA Margaret Schneider PhD |
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Institution: | (1) Ministry of Community and Social Services, 3rd Floor, Hepburn Block, M7A 1E9 Toronto, Ontario, Canada;(2) Sexual Orientation and Youth Project, Central Toronto Youth Services, Toronto, Canada |
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Abstract: | This paper argues that homosexual emergence in adolescence must be viewed from a developmentally non-pejorative perspective. In attempting to respond to the special stresses in adolescents who are developing gay or lesbian identities, helping professionals need to develop a familiarity with the unique developmental tasks of gay and lesbian youth, as well as the sexual identity formation literature generally. A review of developmental issues for gay and lesbian youth leads to some thoughts regarding the development of services.To the doctor, you were sick; to the lawyer, you were a criminal; to the minister, you were wicked.This paper is one of several reviews and research reports produced is part of the Sexual Orientation and Youth Project, a project examining the issues regarding service delivery to gay youth. The views expressed in this paper do not necessarily reflect those of the Ministry of Community and Social Services. |
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