Combating Homophobia in AIDS Education
Croteau, J.M.; Morgan, S.
Journal of Counseling-Development 68(1): 86-91
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0748-9633 Document Number: 360473
Homophobia is a central theme in response to the Aids epidemic. In this article we review literature explicating the connection between homophobia and Aids and then call for the integration of antihomophobia elements into Aids education. We discuss negative messages in portrayals of gay and bisexual men and in discussions of safer sexual practices, as well as materials and educational strategies that explicitly contradict such homophobic messages. We then discuss the emerging trend to exclude lesbian women and gay men in education and programs, suggest guidelines for countering such exclusion, and give examples of creative approaches to inclusion.