Suggested Books
Suggested Books Available at the SR Library
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Although LGBT individuals are no different than their heterosexual counterparts, numerous social inequities exist that compromise their employment, health, welfare, and families.
"LGBTQ: Research Starters Topic." LGBTQ: Research Starters Topic, 2017. EBSCOhost, wmlsrsu.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=96429115&site=eds-live&scope=site.
Bewley, Marchall, et al. "What kind of Ally am I for LGBTQ Communities?" TUCCCC. Feb. 2018.
LGBT Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny by
Specifically for actors auditioning for LGBTQ roles, this book features works by LGBTQ writers and comics (and their allies) who have written and/or performed for Comedy Central, Backstage magazine, NBC, the Huffington Post, the Onion, Second City, E!, and many more..
Call Number: 812.04508 L623 2016ISBN: 9781495025150Publication Date: 2016-08-01
LGBTQ America Today by
v. 1. A-F -- v. 2. G-O -- v. 3. P-Z
Includes bibliographical references (p. [1301]-1305) and index
Call Number: R 306.76 L687 2009ISBN: 9780313339905Publication Date: 2008-11-30
LGBTQ in the 21st century by
1. LGBTQ and the law -- Legalizing identity: LGBTQ rights and laws -- Onslaught of anti-LGBT bills in 2017 has activists "playing defense" / Susan Miller -- The Equality Act is essential in the fight for LGBTQ rights / Michelle Chen -- U.S. court rules 1964 Civil Rights Law protects LGBT workers from bias / Reuters -- No, LGBTQ Americans aren't in the clear after Trump's religious liberty order / Michelangelo Signorile -- What Kentucky's religious freedom bill could mean for LGBTQ students / Iman Smith -- The many dreadful ways that the Trump administration will hurt LGBTQ health care / Daniel Summers -- In conservative America, small cities stand up for LGBT rights / Letitia Stein -- In religious freedom debate, two American values clash / Tom Gjelten -- Trans activist Sarah McBride to make history at DNC / Emma Margolin -- 2. LGBTQ and the world -- The global perspective: LGBTQ rights around the world -- Most countries score an F on our LGBT human rights report card / Susan Dicklitch-Nelson and Berwood Yost -- Ontario's multiparent LGBTQ families have another reason to celebrate this season / Alison Motluk -- Time to panic / Masha Gessen -- The coming Islamic culture war / Daveed Gartenstein-Ross and Nathaniel Barr -- U.N. experts condemn killing and torture of gay men in Chechnya / Sewell Chan -- 3. LGBTQ culture -- Culture in evolution: LGBTQ people in society -- "Discrimination is doing its dirty work": a new survey looks at the effects of anti-LGBTQ hate / German Lopez -- Is it time we agreed on a gender-neutral singular pronoun? / Gary Nunn -- The gender identity terms you need to know / Cydney Adams -- Corporate America's evolution on L.G.B.T. rights / Richard Socarides -- Exclusive: gay man explains his petition to "drop the T" in LGBT / David Marcus -- Infinite identities / Katy Steinmetz -- Transgender issues are driving a wedge in LGBT community, says activist ousted from Pride Parade / Bryan Polcyn and Stephen Davis -- Why the Trump administration won't ask about LGBT Americans on the 2020 census / Emma Green -- 4. LGBTQ in the schools -- Teaching and learning gender and sexuality: LGBTQ in the schools -- A letter from an Ivy League admissions dean / James Freeman -- Could Betsy De Vos be an ally for transgender students? It's complicated / Story Hinckley -- Minnesota kindergarten students forced to confront gender identity / Kelsey Harkness -- LBGT students are not safe at school / Marissa Higgins -- California approves LGBT history lessons for classrooms / Associated Press -- 5. LGBTQ and the family -- Family Matters: LGBTQ parenting and families / Micah L. Issitt -- Texas poised to allow adoptions to be blocked on religious basis / Ian Lovett -- This is what it's like to raise a gender-neutral child / Bo Hanna -- I'm a gay parent, still trying to find my identity in the LGBTQ community / Amber Leventry -- Why raising a gender neutral child is a terrible idea / Rachel Lu -- How paid leave policies can negatively affect LGBTQ families / Rebecca Gale -- For many queer adults, parenting still isn't part of the picture / John Culhane -- Reimagining what families can-and do-look like / Elizabeth Morehead..
Call Number: 306.76 L623 2017ISBN: 9781682174548Publication Date: 2017-08-01
LGBTQ Issues in Education-Advancing a Research Agenda by
LGBTQ Issues in Education: Advancing a Research Agenda examines the current state of the knowledge on LGBTQ issues in education and addresses future research directions. The editor and authors draw on existing literature, theories, and data as they synthesize key areas of research. Readers studying LGBTQ issues or working on adjacent topics will find the book to be an invaluable tool as it sets forth major findings and recommendations for additional research. Equally important, the book brings to light the importance of investing in research and data on a topic of critical educational and social significance..
ISBN: 9780935302493Publication Date: 2015-04-15
A Positive View of LGBTQ by
A Positive View of LGBTQ starts a new conversation about the strengths and benefits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGTBQ) identities. Positive LGBTQ identities are affirmed through inspiring firsthand accounts. Focusing on how LGTBQ-identified individuals can cultivate a sense of wellbeing and a personal identity that allows them to flourish in all areas of life, the authors explore a variety of themes. Through personal stories from people with a variety of backgrounds and gender and sexual identities, readers will learn more about expressing gender and sexuality; creating strong and intimate relationships; exploring unique perspectives on empathy, compassion, and social justice; belonging to communities and acting as role models and mentors; and, enjoying the benefits of living an authentic life. Providing exercises in each chapter, the book offers those who identify as LGBTQ and those who support and love them, as well as those seeking to better understand them, an opportunity to explore and appreciate these identities..
ISBN: 9781442212824Publication Date: 2014-02-16
Suggested Articles
Chan, L. S. (2017). Emerging currents in communication/LGBTQ studies: A review of LGBTQ-related articles published in communication journals from 2010 to 2015. International Journal Of Communication (Online), 2647.
Davis, G. K. (2017). Creating a Roadmap to a LGBTQ Affirmative Action Scheme: An Article on Parallel Histories, the Diversity Rational, and Escaping Strict Scrutiny. (1),
Burden, J. (2016). Gifts from the LGBTQ community: a reflection. European Judaism, (2), 46.
Theriault, D. (2017). Implementation of Promising Practices for LGBTQ Inclusion: A Multilevel Process. Journal Of Park & Recreation Administration, 35(3), 123-135.
Gillig, T. K., & Murphy, S. T. (2016). Fostering support for LGBTQ Youth? The effects of a gay adolescent media portrayal on young viewers. International Journal Of Communication (Online), 3828.
Suggested Websites
Aggie Allies are faculty, staff, and students who are willing to provide a safe haven, a listening ear, and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people or others dealing with sexual orientation issues.
The largest archive of transgender materials in the world and is among the most accessible and pedagogically designed digital archives available.
An organization designed to raise awareness of issues gay students face in education.
Campus resource center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Aggies and their straight supporters; located in Cain Hall C103.
Largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans.
Internet Public Library directory with links to organizations and issues related to LGBT.
A very helpful guide created by our librarians to assist you in finding LGBT resources.
Offers programming for LGBT individuals, their families and children, and allies in Brazos County.