Education

Click on the questions, and see the answers below:

About Sexual Orientation
What is sexual orientation? What causes it? Is it a choice? Can therapy change it? What about "conversion therapy"? And "reparative therapy"? How can a therapist help?
About Homosexuality in General
Is it a mental illness? Can homosexuals be good parents? Why do they tell others? Why is it difficult for GLBT? How can I overcome prejudice? Why is education important? Do all gay men have AIDS? Where can I learn more?

Where Can I Find More Information About Homosexuality?

The Internet has an abundance of information about homosexuality, bisexuality and transgenderism. However, not all sites will have the same objectivity of information. There are also countless books on the subject.

Below are some references on the Internet to get you started:

APA Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns Program.
750 First Street, NE. Washington, DC 20002
Email: publicinterest@apa.org

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
2320 17th St. Washington, DC 20009
(202)-332-6483
Email: NGLTF@NGLTF.org

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
1101 14th St., NW, Ste. 1030 Washington, DC
(202)-638-4200
Email: mailto:Info@PFLAG.org

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
130 W 42nd St., Ste. 350 New York, NY 10036
(212)-819-9770
Email: Siecuse@siecus.org

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