ABSTRACT

Living Out Loud: An Introduction to LGBTQ History, Society, and Culture offers students an evidence-based foundation in the interdisciplinary field of LGBTQ Studies. Chapters on history, diversity, dating/relationships, education, sexual health, and globalization reflect current research and thinking in the social sciences, humanities, and sciences. Coverage of current events and recommendations for additional readings, videos, and web resources help students apply the contents in their lives, making Living Out Loud the perfect core text for LGBTQ+ Studies (and similar) courses.

chapter 1|44 pages

Out of the Past

Histories

chapter 2|49 pages

Same Difference

Diversities

chapter 3|48 pages

Getting It On

Sexual Behavior and Sexual Health

chapter 4|30 pages

Together, Forever?

Relationships

chapter 5|36 pages

Reading, Writing, Queering

Education

chapter 6|39 pages

We’re Here! We’re Queer!

Power, Politics, and Activism

chapter 7|40 pages

Pop Out!

Mass Media and Popular Culture

chapter 8|43 pages

Signifying Queerness

Literature and Visual Art

chapter 9|40 pages

Getting Around

Globalization and Transnationalism