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8 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth and Social Justice

from Part II - International Social Justice Issues That Have an Impact on Children and Young People

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2020

By
Susan W. Jones ,
Aradhana Bela Sood ,
Nancy Bearss  and
Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers
Edited by
Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers ,
Aradhana Bela Sood  and
Mark D. Weist
Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers
Affiliation:
Rutgers University, New Jersey
Aradhana Bela Sood
Affiliation:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Mark D. Weist
Affiliation:
University of South Carolina
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Summary

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth face many challenges in today’s global environment. In addition to the expansive range of attitudes, social pressures, and unique personal development, LGBTQ youth are often faced with issues of social injustice. In many parts of the world, continued discrimination and punishment occurs against LGBTQ individuals and the lack of legal protection is an extra burden for young people in an already oppressive environment. Access to proper developmental support and psychological support can be limited or inappropriate for many of these young people. Inclusive legislation, education, and truthful information relevant to LGBTQ issues can help reduce the consequences of stress seen by many LGBTQ youth. Legislative and social advocacy to reduce stigma and provide healthy, supportive development of LGBTQ individuals are additional ways of reducing social injustice.

Keywords

LGBTQ youthsocial justiceadvocacydevelopmental support
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Social Justice for Children and Young People
International Perspectives
 , pp. 123 - 137
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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