SOGI Minority and School Life in Asian Contexts

<p>Representing an often overlooked population this book explores the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth in Asian countries. Contributors focus on LGBTQ+ youth’s school life experiences including bullying and violence a pervasive and serious problem.</p><p>This book aims to inform psychologists mental health providers and school professionals about the needs of LGBTQ+ youth from eight different Asian countries. Individual chapters present unique aspects of LGBTQ+ youth experiences in school contexts from different cultural perspectives. In addition the intersectionality of LGBTQ+ and other minorities (including ethnicity religion and social class) highlights multiple sources of oppression or discrimination that can create additional pressures and stress for youth. The concepts of inter-minority conflict and inter-minority empathy are introduced to understand minority issues from new perspectives.</p><p>This is a valuable reference for psychologists social workers counselors nurses mental health professionals and students whether preparing for general practice treating LGBTQ+ clients or supporting LGBTQ+ youth in schools around the world.</p>