The Otherside: Falling Up! - Softcover

Erics, Brandon Taylor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1452002762 ISBN 13: 9781452002767

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2014

Synopsis

Validation equals survival.   This one point summarizes what this book is about.   It is an attempt to put into context the struggle that has occurred within and outside of the gay community for equality, justice and substantiation.  This book will seek to paint a picture of homo-sexism through various institutions in this country that shape societal views and perceptions.   I define homo-sexism as discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the homosexual orientation- including from within the gay community.  No where have I seen this term used or defined.  Why not?  Homo-sexism exists and I believe because it has not been defined, it will continue to exist.  Have we jumped defining basic terms in light of more dramatic terms, such as hate crimes or homophobia?  Homo-sexism is not the same as homophobia.  Homophobia describes a fear against same-sex preferences that can lead to homo-sexism and ultimately hate crimes.  There is a process.  It is appropriately used to legally and culturally define the use of one's gender against the individual or group, but does not include homosexuality.   It is because there is so much passion, several issues exude at once.  Because of this multiple exudation, this project began out of frustration and utter invalidation.  How is that for a motivation?  Many friends and students have directly or indirectly encouraged me to go forward with my ideas. This book examines the struggles one gay man has in his life and uncovers the truth it holds as he combats love, disease and society. 

About this title

About the Author:

David Sleasman (a.k.a. Brandon Erics) was born in Ohio. At age four, Mr. Sleasman moved to the East Coast where he spent most of his life. Living in southern New Hampshire 30 minutes from Boston. Mr. Sleasman has called New York City, Philadelphia, Connecticut, New Jersey, Boston and Ohio his home. Mr. Sleasman graduated from Fairfield University with a BA in Politics and English. He went on to graduate from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1992 with a JD and Temple University in 1995 with his MPH. Mr. Sleasman has done graduate work at Boston College and Columbia University. He is currently a doctoral candidate at BowlingGreen State University. He has a passion for education and has taught graduate and undergraduate courses for over 15 years at various institutions. He has done much work in the area of Gay Rights and AIDS/HIV education.

About this edition

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1452002762
• ISBN 13: 9781452002767
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88