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Talking with Juvenile Offenders about Gay Males and Lesbians: Implications for Combating Homophobia.
Peer reviewedVan de Ven, Paul – Adolescence, 1995
To enhance attempts to reduce antihomosexual prejudice among juveniles, asked 31 juvenile offenders a series of structured questions concerning their attitudes toward gay males and lesbians. Offenders' attitudes, which were maintained by myths and stereotypes, were characterized by negativity, ambivalence, and defensiveness. Specific…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Delinquency, Fear
