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Index
Frontmatter
Copyright
Dedication and Acknowledgments
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
A Changing World
About This Book
Chapter 1: GLBTQ 101
GLBTQ Terminology
A Biology Lesson? The Science of GLBTQ
Your Personal Geography: Exploring Who You Are
Myths, Generalizations, and Just Plain Absurd Ideas About GLBTQ People . . . and the Truth
Chapter 2: Homophobia
The 411 on Hate: The Roots of Homophobia
The Big Bad World? Homophobia in Society and at School
Responding to Homophobia
When Homophobia = Ongoing Harassment
The Good News
Chapter 3: Coming Out
What Is Coming Out All About?
How’s the Weather Out There? Deciding If You’re Ready (and If It’s Safe) to Come Out
I Have Something to Tell You: Coming Out to Your Family
Chicas, Peeps, and Brahs: Coming Out to Your Friends
Coming Out at School
Chapter 4: Life at School
School Life for GLBTQ Teens: The Big Picture
Feeling Invisible . . . or Too Visible
Exercising Your Rights as a GLBTQ Student
The Voice of Authority: Talking to Teachers and Administrators
Club Life: Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) and Other Queer-Friendly Activities
Moving On: Deciding If You Need to Change Schools
Chapter 5: GLBTQ Friends
Part of the Family: The Utterly Diverse, Somewhat Cohesive, Always Interesting GLBTQ Community
IMRU2? Meeting Other GLBTQ Teens
Making Connections: GLBTQ Online Communities
Queer Compadres: GLBTQ Friendships
Straight But Not Narrow: Other Friends
Chapter 6: Dating and Relationships
Soul Searching: Figuring Out If You’re Ready to Date
Who Gets the Check? GLBTQ Dating Basics
Being “Out” on a Date
Singing the Breakup Blues
Abusive Relationships: Recognizing Them and Getting Help
Chapter 7: Sex and Sexuality
Making Sound Decisions About Sex
Five Myths (and Truths) About GLBTQ Sex
The Big Picture: STIs and Pregnancy
Chapter 8: Staying Healthy
Chilling Out: Dealing with Stress as a GLBTQ Teen
When Stress Turns Into Depression
Thinking About Drinking: Making Decisions About Alcohol
The Truth About Tobacco
Avoiding Drugs
Chapter 9: Religion and Culture
States of Being: Religious Life and GLBTQ Life
Making Room in Religion: Reconciling Your Personal Beliefs
Cultural Differences, Being GLBTQ, and Yo
Chapter 10: Transgender Teens
What Does It Mean to Be Transgender?
How Do You Know? Figuring Out If You’re Transgender
Now What? Options for Trans Teens
Trans Pride: Responding to Transphobia
Chapter 11: Work, College, and Beyond
Finding a GLBTQ-Friendly Company
Being GLBTQ in the Workplace: Your Decisions and Your Rights
A Perfect Match: Finding the Right School
Going with the Flow: Some Thoughts on Getting Older
Glossary
Resources
Selected Bibliography
About the Author
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