Gay is an adjective meaning "carefree", "happy", or "bright and showy"; however in modern usage, gay is a word usually used, as either a noun or adjective, to refer to homosexuals; persons sexually oriented toward members of their own gender.
"Gay", when used as an adjective, sometimes describes traits associated with both homosexual men and women, their culture, or perceived lifestyle. The term lesbian, on the other hand, is used exclusively in a gender-specific way to describe homosexual women.
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Lesbian Culture Studies - A reading list devoted to gender theory with a pecialization in gay and lesbian culture studies, which includes both traditional literary texts and essays in critical theory.
Alvin Fritz's Gay and Lesbian Studies Resources - Includes bibliographies, lists of LGBT studies organizations, links to pages on LGBT studies. Compiled by a reference librarian.
Center for Homicide Research - Research project measuring the incidence of GLBT homicides in Minnesota and its border cities. History, activities, and findings.
Meta Description: [ The Center for Homicide Research conducts original research on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender homicide in the United States, provides education and resources on GLBT homicide, and assists in active cases. ]
Center for the Study of Sexual Minorities in the Military - Promotes the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people in the armed forces by organizing conferences, sponsoring research, and supporting graduate student training.
Gay and Lesbian Politics: WWW and Internet Resources - A selective, annotated, one-stop guide to news, issues, organizations, and government and academic resources, for journalists, scholars, students, activists, and citizens.
Meta Description: [ A selective, annotated, one-stop guide to news, issues, organizations, government and academic resources, etc., for journalists, scholars, students, activists, and citizens. ]
Gay Demographics - Data and maps from 2000 U.S. Census
Meta Description: [ Utah: Tabulation of the 2000 Census data in regard to same-sex couples in Utah, broken down into several geographical categories. ]
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Pupils in NW Ireland - Summary of the results of a 1998 survey of young lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Derry/Londonderry about their experiences at school.
Meta Description: [ The Foyle Friend School Survey was carried out by teacher, Stephen Birkett in 1998. It reveals the situation of lesbian, gay and bisexual people at school in the north-west of Ireland. ]
Gay.com: 60 Years Counting Queers - Overviews of gay and/or lesbian statistical studies conducted over sixty years.
Meta Description: [ Gay.com Business & Careers provides expert money advice, gay consumer news and help with job discrimination to the GLBT community. ]
Gender and Sexuality - This page publishes texts which address gender studies and queer studies, with a particular focus upon discussions of sex, gender, sexual identity and sexuality in cultural practices.
Institute for Gay and Lesbian Strategic Studies (IGLSS) - Does research and analysis on issues important to LGBT Americans, including research on giving and volunteering and analysis of the economic status of lesbians and gay men.
Journey Together Faithfully - The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America studies on sexuality and homosexuality.
Meta Description: [ The ELCA Studies on Sexuality ]
LAMBDA Educational Research Foundation - Promotes research into lesbian and gay issues and lifestyles for the purpose of public education. Site contains information on its resources and services.
New York University: Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality - Fosters explorations of gender and sexuality in a broad range of contexts in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and professions.
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Policy Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force - Think tank for research, policy analysis, tactical thinking, and strategic initiatives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. Publishes research papers online.
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QueerTheory.com - Resource directory for LGBT and queer cultures, queer theory, queer studies, gender studies, and related fields.
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Sexual Orientation Specific Resources - Includes calls for papers, syllabi, funding information, bibliographies. Very extensive. From the University of Maryland's Diversity Database.
Sexual Orientation: Science, Education, and Policy - Explanations of scientific research on homophobia and hate crimes, HIV/AIDS stigma, and other topics of concern to lesbians and gay men.
Meta Description: [ Clear, accurate explanations of scientific research on homophobia and hate crimes, HIV/AIDS stigma, and other topics of concern to lesbians and gay men ]
University of Chicago: Center for Gender Studies - Consolidates work on gender and sexuality, and in feminist, gay and lesbian, and queer studies, and fosters teaching, research, and discussion. Houses the Lesbian and Gay Studies Project.
Meta Description: [ The Center for Gender Studies at the University of Chicago (CGS) consolidates work on gender and sexuality, and in feminist, gay and lesbian, and queer studies. ]
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