{"product_id":"acts-of-disclosure-by-marc-e-vargo-9781560239123","title":"Acts of Disclosure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfronting the psychological, social, sexual, legal, and political issues at stake in the coming-out process, \u003cem\u003eActs of Disclosure: The Coming-Out Process of Contemporary Gay Men\u003c\/em\u003e uses research findings and first-hand accounts to help gay adolescents and men accept and embrace their sexual identity as an integral part of their being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering helpful advice and specific suggestions that will guide you through the coming-out process, this text also teaches family, friends, and colleagues how they can support and encourage you in this challenge. A roadmap through the confusing process of coming to terms with your sexuality both privately and publicly, \u003cem\u003eActs of Disclosure\u003c\/em\u003e walks you step-by-step through the stages of coming out, the emotions involved, the potential pitfalls, and the kinds of receptions you may meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt points out both healthy and self-destructive coping strategies and teaches you how to take responsibility for your sexuality. You will find its discussions straightforward, honest, and direct, as it broaches the following topics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ecoming out in American schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eexpressing your sexual identity on the job\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe harmful effects of involuntary public exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ewhy some parents adjust better than others to the fact that they have a gay child\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe damaging effects of social myths attached to homosexuality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe emotional and behavioural reactions wives have after discovering that their husbands are gay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ehow to anticipate a possible \"outing\" against oneself and the advantages of coming out to prevent such an act\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ecompulsory social programming that may be deeply injurious to gay adolescents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003edisclosing your sexual identity after the onset of AIDS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGay males of all ages, parents, friends, children, therapists, psychologists, social workers, and educators who read \u003cem\u003eActs of Disclosure\u003c\/em\u003e will realise their error in treating gay sexual identity as undesirable, shameful, or second-rate. As you turn the last page of this comprehensive and enlightening book, you will likely find yourself with an appreciation of gay male sexuality as well as with a better understanding of the complexities of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604896432364,"sku":"9781560239123","price":104.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781560239123-acts-of-disclosure.jpg?v=1778114858","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/acts-of-disclosure-by-marc-e-vargo-9781560239123","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}