Homophobia and the Contradiction of Care

Emily BurlesonSusan GunterCarrie Jones

Japonica MorrisRen Pate

Sallie ShipmanAEL 667: MULTICULTURAL & SOCIAL EDUCATION FOR

LEADERSHIP PERSONNELSpring 2011

In this presentation we will explore how homophobia and the contradiction of care. Each group member identified

different challenges on this topic related to nursing and nursing education.

What is Homophobia?

How does homophobia cause a contradiction in patient care?

• Emily Burleson – How does homophobia effect male nurses and the culture of nursing?

• Susan Gunter – How does homophobia and Don’t Ask Don’t tell effect military personnel?

• Carrie Jones – How does homophobia effect the sports athlete?• Japonica Morris – How does it effect patient care when the

“partner” cannot visit or make decisions for the patient?• Ren Pate – How does homophobia effect the nursing care of the

patient?• Sallie Shipman – Can homophobia cause suicide?