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The Development of Prejudice Towards Gays and Lesbians by Adolescents

Janet G. Baker PhD Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati
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Harold D. Fishbein PhD Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati
Pages 89-100 | Published online: 17 Oct 2008

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