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Heterosexism : an ethical challenge

Title
Heterosexism : an ethical challenge / Patricia Beattie Jung and Ralph F. Smith.
Author
Jung, Patricia Beattie
Publication
  • Albany : State University of New York Press, [1993]
  • ©1993

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Book/TextUse in library HQ76.3.U5 J86 1993Off-site

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Additional Authors
Smith, Ralph F., 1950-1994
Description
x, 234 pages; 24 cm
Summary
In this book, the authors show that the prevailing sexual ethic is no longer useful. This ethic presumes as ideal, a uniform morality based on a limited understanding of human sexuality. Heterosexism is revealed to be a system of prejudice that both grows out of and supports this ethic. It produces various forms of discrimination, particularly those against gay and lesbian people, that cannot be justified.
Subject
  • Heterosexism > United States
  • Homophobia > Moral and ethical aspects > United States
  • Homosexuality > Moral and ethical aspects > United States
  • Heterosexism
  • Heterosexism
  • Homophobia > Moral and ethical aspects
  • Homosexuality > Moral and ethical aspects
  • Homosexualität
  • Sexismus
  • Seksuele ethiek
  • United States
  • USA
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-232) and index.
Contents
Ch. 1. Defining Heterosexism -- A Reasoned System of Prejudice -- Orientation and Behavior -- Five Moral Positions Regarding Homosexuality -- Ch. 2. Evaluating Heterosexism -- An Egalitarian Starting Point -- Heterosexism: A Noncredible Tradition -- A Faithful Reformation -- Ch. 3. The Bible and Heterosexism -- Reevaluating Traditional Interpretations -- Traditional Texts "Against Homosexuality" -- Traditional Texts "For Heterocentrism" -- Ch. 4. The Costs of Heterosexism -- Discerning True and False Threats -- Challenging Christian Preoccupations -- Ch. 5. Confronting Heterosexism -- Foundations for Reform -- The Church as an Inclusive-Exclusive Community -- Christian Life and Christian Teaching -- A Paradigm Shift in Sexual Ethics -- The Focus of Reform -- A Symbolic Case Study: Ordination -- The Boundaries of Dissent -- Ch. 6. Dismantling Heterosexism -- Toward a Theology of Sexuality -- Marriage: A Ritual Test Case -- Reassessing Marriage -- Ch. 7. Moving Beyond Heterosexism -- Sexual Authenticity -- Sexual Fidelity.
ISBN
  • 079141695X
  • 9780791416952
  • 0791416968
  • 9780791416969
LCCN
92043405
OCLC
  • ocm27186436
  • 27186436
  • SCSB-14688791
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library