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Author:   J Dianne Garner ,  D. Merilee Clunis ,  Pat A. Freeman ,  Nancy M. Nystrom
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.410kg
ISBN:  

9780789023346

ISBN 10:   0789023342
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   27 December 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction Getting Started Historical Background Chapter 1. Coming Out Coming Out: What Does It Mean? The Closet Growing Up Different Marriage and Motherhood Resistance and Rebels Coming Out Older The Movements Chapter 2. Identity What’s in a Name? Identity Development Family Influence on Identity Turning Points Finding Meaning in Life Chapter 3. Family Defining Family Biological Family The Lesbian Family: Partnerships and Relationships Chapter 4. Work Work and Sexual Identity Lesbians in the Military Work and the Double Life Work Satisfaction Planning for Retirement Retirement Chapter 5. Aging and Hopes for the Future Aging: The Challenges and Anticipations Financial Security Independence and Dependence Housing and Community Partnerships: Journeying Through Life Together Hopes for the Future Chapter 6. Adversity Family Rejection Education, Military, and Political Lessons Social Isolation Looking Trouble in the Eye Chapter 7. Resiliency I Know Who I Am Sources of Support Best Times Spirituality Dreams and Desires Advice for Younger Generations Chapter 8. Conclusion Appendix A. Historical Time Line Appendix B. Demographic Information Appendix C. Suggested Reading Index Reference Notes Included

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Garner, J Dianne; Clunis, D. Merilee; Freeman, Pat A.; Nystrom, Nancy M.; Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen I.

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