Posts Tagged ‘lesbian’
US views on gays, lesbians shift sharply
U. CHICAGO (US) — American attitudes toward gays and lesbians are rapidly changing to reflect greater acceptance, with younger generations leading the way, a new survey shows. Continue…
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 5:20 - 0 Comments
Society & Culture - Jun 21, 2011 12:47 - 2 Comments
Out of the closet, into the fire
U. ROCHESTER (US) — The act of “coming out” as a gay, lesbian, and bisexual can increase emotional well-being—if the decision is met with support rather than stigma. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 24, 2011 12:23 - 0 Comments
Abused lesbians face double jeopardy
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Lesbian mothers experiencing intimate partner violence don’t often seek help for fear of losing custody of their children. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 8, 2010 11:38 - 5 Comments
Gay youth reluctant to report cyberbullying
IOWA STATE—One out of two lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) youth have been victims of cyberbullying, according to a new survey. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 11, 2009 4:00 - 0 Comments
In gay community, tobacco is king
A new study shows shows that as many as 37 percent of homosexual women and 33 percent of homosexual men smoke. That compares to national smoking rates of 18 percent for women and 24 percent for men in the 2006 National Health Interview Survey.
