Aside from religion, the concept of family is the only social institution that crosses all geographic, cultural, and historical boundaries[1]. Simply put, family, however we define it, is a constant in our world. Similarly, the importance of family is a common value within countless societies, communities, and individuals. The family as a unit has taken […]
Not All Families are Celebrating Pride Month: LGBTQIA+ Youth Homelessness
WRITTEN BY: Zoe E. R. Fawcett, M.A.
REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed Healthy Finances Program Specialist
PHOTO CREDITS:
- Photo by Zoe E. R. Fawcett, Columbus Pride Parade 2017
SOURCES:
- [1] Goode, W. J. “Chapter 1: Theoretical Perspectives on the Family,” from, The Family, Prentice-Hall foundations of modern sociology series.
- [2] Stone, E. (2011). Homeless for the Holidays: LGBT Youth Share Their Stories. GLAAD.
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- [4] Durso, L.E., & Gates, G.J. (2012). Serving Our Youth: Findings from a National Survey of Service Providers Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth who are Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless. Los Angeles: The Williams Institute with True Colors Fund and The Palette Fund.
- [5] Garcia, M. (2013). Study: Gay Youth of Color Lack Support, Resources. The Advocate.
- [6] Siciliano, C. (2015). Three LGBT Youths Describe Being Homeless in NYC.
- [7] Majd, K., J. Marksamer, and C. Reyes. (2009). Hidden Injustice: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth in Juvenile Courts. National Center for Lesbian Rights.
- [8] Ibid.
- [9] Ibid.