Experiences of gay and lesbian teachers and parents with coming out in a school setting

Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services

Volumn 8, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 13-28

  Bliss, Gail K ^a   Harris, Mary B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO   (United States)

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EID: 27844578420     PISSN: 10538720     EISSN: 15404056     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J041v08n02_02     Document Type: Article

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