Background: A focus on male social pathologies may have evolved within parts of the intellectual disability research literature. This article explores this notion and makes some connections between mainstream gender theory about hegemonic masculinity and the current gendered discourse in intellectual disability research. Method: We conducted a…

The present study was designed to investigate the generalizabiltiy of the Broverman et al. findings that there is a difference in the conception of mental health for a male and for a female. (Author)

Attitudes toward homosexuals are more highly associated with support for a double standard for the sexes than with permissive or nonpermissive attitudes regarding premarital sexual intimacy. (Author)

This interview between psychologists and a member of the Gay Liberation Front focuses on referral to a gay organization as one of the options a gay client might use to gain peer relationships. (Author)

The relationships between acquaintanceship, resistance, and perceptions of rape were examined. In a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design, subjects were presented with a description of a situation in which the woman was forced to engage in sex. Four levels of acquaintance were included. In addition, the woman either strongly resisted her assailant, or…

Discusses the historical relationship of sexually deviant behavior and religious fanaticism. (EJT)

Treatment of homosexuals in groups helps to break down their rationalizations and provides mutual support in attempting to change their sexual patterns. (Author)

This monograph presents a historical and theoretical review of homosexuality followed by a study of the self-perception of homosexuals. History bears out that homosexuality has always been one aspect of human sexuality and was more prominent in other periods of human history, depending on societal attitudes and mores. At present, many authors…