Nancy J Knauer

Gay and Lesbian Elders

History, Law, and Identity Politics in the United States

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Drawing on materials from law, history, and social theory, this book addresses concerns specific to the underserved and understudied population of two million gay and lesbian elders in the United States. Integrating theory with practical questions of policy, and advancing a new understanding of the construction of sexuality and identity, author Nancy J. Knauer advocates meaningful new reforms designed to ensure equity and dignity in aging regardless of sexual orientation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Dezember 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 431g
• ISBN-13: 9781409402336
• ISBN-10: 1409402339
• Artikelnr.: 40273642

Autorenporträt

Nancy J. Knauer is Professor of Law at the Temple University, Beasley School of Law, where she teaches subjects including political and civil rights, property, and taxation.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Part I History
Chapter 1 The Making of the Pre-Stonewall Generation
Chapter 2 Pre-Stonewall Views on Homosexuality
Chapter 3 Gay and Lesbian Elders in the New Millennium
Part II Identity
Chapter 4 The Invisibility of Gay and Lesbian Elders: The De-sexualized Senior and the Hyper-sexualized Homosexual
Chapter 5 Ageism Within the Gay and Lesbian Community
Chapter 6 Homophobia and Heteronormativity among the Senior Community and Service Providers
Part III Advocacy
Chapter 7 The Contemporary Movement for Gay and Lesbian Equality
Chapter 8 The Legal Fragility of Same-Sex Partnerships and Chosen Family
Chapter 9 Financial Insecurity and Legal Barriers to Equality
Chapter 10 Fear of Discrimination and Anti-Gay Bias