Are lesbians more accepted by society than are gay
men?
Resources used to support "yes."
Lesbians are becoming more visible, including being increasingly
portrayed by the Media on television shows like Ellen and
Roseanne. This increase exposure is helping lesbians gain
acceptance by our society. [LaLaunie Hayes]
WWW
- Why
Lesbians Aren't Gay by Steve Sailer [National Review,
5/30/94]
This is a listing of gay male and lesbian stereotypes
in four areas: Personality, Careers, Cognition and Culture, and
Politics. [Recommended by LaLaunie Hayes.]
-
Survey: Male bisexuals less accepted than females
This survey, done with undergraduates from the
University of Iowa, shows attitudes toward bisexuality.
[Recommended by LaLaunie Hayes.]
Journal Articles
- Rosch, Leah. 1997. "A change of heart." American Health
for Women, 16:66-67. [Recommended by LaLaunie
Hayes.]
- Cowan, Noah. 1992. "Out on the screen." Utne Reader,
May/June 1992:30. [Recommended by LaLaunie Hayes.]
- Brophy, Beth. 1990. "Books by and about gays find a niche in
big-time publishing." U.S. News & World Report (Apr. 16,
1990), 108:42-43. [Recommended by LaLaunie Hayes.]