The Hidden Minority
- 1 April 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Counseling Psychologist
- Vol. 19 (2) , 157-176
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0011000091192003
Abstract
This article provides an overview of salient issues related to scientific and therapeutic work with lesbian women and gay men. It is presented in five sections which provide the reader with a review of terms and concepts; a sense of the social context (historically and currently) faced by gay people, a discussion of psychology s approach to gay/lesbian issues, an overview of gay identity development; and an outline of roles and responsibilities of counseling psychologists in working with these populations. Resources are indicated for those wishing further information and direction.Keywords
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