This book originates from the Australian Institute of Criminology. The common thread running through it is not just the problem of violence, but the concept of homophobiathe disapproval of homosexual desire and an animosity to homosexual identities, politics, and lifestyles. There are chapters on the differential impact of harassment and violence on young people, on gay men, and on lesbians; on police responses to this violence in South Australia and New South Wales; on the constructed deviant status of homosexual homicide ...
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This book originates from the Australian Institute of Criminology. The common thread running through it is not just the problem of violence, but the concept of homophobiathe disapproval of homosexual desire and an animosity to homosexual identities, politics, and lifestyles. There are chapters on the differential impact of harassment and violence on young people, on gay men, and on lesbians; on police responses to this violence in South Australia and New South Wales; on the constructed deviant status of homosexual homicide victims; on criminology's description of lesbians and gay men as deviants marked out from heterosexuals; on HIV-related violence and its impact on victims; and on the relevant law throughout Australia.
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Very Good. Cover has light scratches. Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Previous owner stamp on first page. Book content is in like new condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 148 p.
