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Bernadette Barton - Pray the Gay Away - 9780814786376 - V9780814786376
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Pray the Gay Away

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Description for Pray the Gay Away Hardcover. Explores how conservative Christian ideology reproduces homophobic attitudes and shares how Bible Belt gays negotiate these attitudes in their daily lives Num Pages: 284 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSK; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 23. Weight in Grams: 532.

2013 Finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards, LGBT Studies category
Barton argues that conventional Southern manners and religious institutions provide a foundation for homophobia in the Bible Belt
In the Bible Belt, it’s common to see bumper stickers that claim One Man + One Woman = Marriage, church billboards that command one to “Get right with Jesus,” letters to the editor comparing gay marriage to marrying one’s dog, and nightly news about homophobic attacks from the Family Foundation. While some areas of the Unites States have made tremendous progress in securing rights for gay people, Bible Belt states ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
284
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
532g
Number of Pages
284
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780814786376
SKU
V9780814786376
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-20

About Bernadette Barton
Bernadette Barton is Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Morehead State University. She is the author of The Pornification of America: How Raunch Culture is Ruining Our Society, Stripped: More Stories from Exotic Dancers, and Pray the Gay Away: The Extraordinary Lives of Bible Belt Gays.

Reviews for Pray the Gay Away
The author reflects eloquently on the deeper meaning of her subjects' stories.
The Gay and Lesbian Review
Bartons captivating and engaging research invites us to consider the challenges facing lesbian and gay youth living in the Bible Belt. This is a book to be valued by educators, social workers, mental health counselors, and others seeking a deeper understanding ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Pray the Gay Away


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