Theory and Practice of Homosexuality

John Hart, at the time of the first publication, taught at Sheffield City Polytechnic.Diane Richardson is Professor of Sociology & Social Policy at Newcastle University, UK. She has a long-standing interest in the fields of gender and sexuality, especially the areas of sexual citizenship, which is grounded in the materiality of everyday life and in feminist politics. She has led numerous research projects, including an ESRC funded project on the implementation of sexualities equalities policies in the UK.

• Introduction Part One: Theory and Practice 1. Theoretical perspectives on homosexuality 2. Theoretical explanations in practice Part Two: Identities and Lifestyles 3. The development and maintenance of a homosexual identity 4. Going gay: identities, life cycles and lifestyles in the male gay world 5. Lesbian identities Part Three: Presenting Problems 6. Self and professional help 7. The legal problems of homosexuals 8. Lesbian mothers 9. presenting problems of gay people seeking help 10. Married and isolated homosexuals 11. Young gays 12. The problems of older homosexuals Selected groups and organizations Conclusion