
@article{ref1,
title="What schools can do to help gay/lesbian/bisexual youth: a harm",
journal="Adolescence",
year="2003",
author="van Wormer, Katherine and McKinney, Robin",
volume="38",
number="151",
pages="409-420",
abstract="In recognition of the fact that heterosexism is one of the most significant realities of adolescents' day-to-day experiences in school, this paper examines the school environment in terms of disempowering and empowering aspects. It is argued that failure to take a proactive stance to help youth with gender identity issues is a major cause of psychological problems, leading in some cases to suicide, alcohol and other drug abuse, and homelessness.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-8449",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}