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Discomfort With Homosexuality: A New Measure Captures Differences in Attitudes Toward Gay Men and Lesbians

Martin A. MontoDepartment of Sociology and Social Work, University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, PhD &
Jessica SupinskiDepartment of Sociology and Social Work, University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, USA
, BA
Pages 899-916 | Published online: 14 Apr 2014

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