Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) elders: The challenges and resilience of this marginalized group

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Volumn 9, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 25-44

  Butler, Sandra S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MAINE   (United States)

Author keywords

Culturally competent practice; Gay and lesbian elders; Gay sensitive programs policies; GLBT aging; Homophobia

Indexed keywords

EID: 33846123781     PISSN: 10911359     EISSN: 15403556     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J137v09n04_02     Document Type: Article

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