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Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender suicidality: a critical examination of the literature

Many researchers and academics argue that there is a significant disparity in the rates of attempted and successful suicide between the GLBT and the heterosexual community. Anecdotal evidence has also suggested this for well over a century. There appears to be several unique phenomena that intersect to place this minority at greater risk of suicidality. Heteronormativity, heterosexism, homophobia, rejection, bullying, violence, isolation, negative self-image and discrimination have all been implicated as significant contributing factors in increased suicidality within GLBT youth. It is the intersection of these issues as they relate to the GLBT youth that this thesis seeks to investigate with the view to inform progressive and sensitive social work practice in the future. / Honours thesis

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/173444
Date January 2006
CreatorsCannon, Richard
Source SetsAustraliasian Digital Theses Program
LanguageEN-AUS
Detected LanguageEnglish
Rights© 2006 Richard Cannon

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