This book examines the microaggressions that LGBTQ people face on an everyday basis, highlights their impact on mental health, and discusses ways mental health providers can help clients process and address microaggressions.
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Preface
An Introduction to Microaggressions: Understanding Definitions and Impact
Chapter 1: A Brief History of LGBTQ People and Civil Rights
Chapter 2: A Review of Microaggression Literature
Chapter 3: Sexual Orientation Microaggressions: Experiences of Queer, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Pansexual People
Chapter 4: Gender Identity Microaggressions: Experiences of Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Nonbinary People
Chapter 5: Intersectional Microaggressions: Experiences of LGBTQ People of Color
Chapter 6: Intersectional Microaggressions: Experiences of LGBTQ People with Disabilities, LGBTQ People of Diverse Sizes, Older LGBTQ People, and LGBTQ Youth
Chapter 7: Intersectional Microaggressions: Experiences of LGBTQ Religious and Non-Religious People, LGBTQ Immigrants, and LGBTQ Poor and Working-Class People
Chapter 8: The Processes of Dealing with Microaggressions: Considerations for Targets and Allies
Chapter 9: Conclusion: Recommendations for LGBTQ People, Allies, and Upstanders
References
Index
About the Author