1. Homophobia and the Contradiction of Care Emily Burleson Susan Gunter Carrie Jones Japonica Morris Ren Pate Sallie Shipman AEL 667: MULTICULTURAL & SOCIAL EDUCATION FOR LEADERSHIP PERSONNEL Spring 2011

2. In this presentation we will explore homophobia and the contradiction of care. Each group member identified different challenges nurses and nurse educators face related to homophobia. What is Homophobia?

3. 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? RenPate – How does homophobia effect the nursing care of the patient? Sallie Shipman – Can homophobia cause suicide?