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following are some text files which are helpful to gay youth.The
first is a fairly extensive list of gay-themed books, and the second is a few paragraphs on sexual orientation done by the American Psychological Association.BooksSexual
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT AIDS: What You Need To Know; Ford, Thomas Michael; $4.95; Looks at the questions that are most often asked about AIDS and gives straightforward, honest answers about what AIDS is, how it is (and is not) transmitted, how to avoid becoming infected with the virus, and the issues surrounding AIDS testing. This book also contains interviews with young people who know first hand how AIDS affects people's lives.
ACT WELL YOUR PART; Sakers, Don; $5.95; At first Keith Graff dislikes his new school, Oak Grove High. He misses his old friends, and wonders if he'll ever fit in. Then, he joins the school's drama club, where he meets the boyish Brian Davenport. Young lovexfag bashingxsweet revenge.
AIDS: TRADING FEARS FOR FACTS: A Guide for Young People (Updated Edtion); Hein, Karen, Theresa Foy DiGeronimo, et. al.; $5.95; REVISED EDITION! Teenagers have enough to worry about. School. Money. Parents. Friends. Dating. Now there's AIDS. Knowing the facts will not change the realities of AIDS. The facts in this book, directed at a teenage audience, can make a real difference in their lives, offering information and allowing choices to be made.
ALF; Vogel, Bruno; $12.95; The story of a friendship between two boys at a Berlin prep school, Felix and Alf. Fearful of the sexual side of their relationship, Alf enlists in the German army, and his letters from the front radicalize his friend, who becomes an agitator against the war.
ALL-AMERICAN BOYS; Mosca, Frank; $5.95; "I've known I was gay since I was thirteen.... It was the most natural thing in the world. I thought everyone was. At least until I hit high school the next year. That's when I finally realized all those faggot and dyke jokes referred to people like me...."
AM I BLUE? COMING OUT FROM THE SILENCE; Bauer, Marion Dane; $15.00; Teenagers are often confused about their sexual identity, and this confusion often puts them at risk. To combat this dilemma, sixteen prominent young adult authors offer original short stories that explore aspects of growing up lesbian or gay or with lesbian or gay parents.
ANNIE ON MY MIND; Garden, Nancy; $3.95; A pensive story of love between women that earned high praise from all corners. Chosen by the American Library Association as one of the Best of the Best Books for Young Adults, 1970-1982. Tells us what it feels like to be a young woman who is just coming to terms with her lesbianism. Clearly written, consistent, lyrical, and best of all, believable.
AUBADE; Martin, Kenneth; $12.95; When it was first published in 1957, this novel created a storm of controversy with its frank revelations about adolescent homosexual feelings and influenced many major figures of the time. Written in the first person by a sixteen-year-old Irish boy, it deals uncompromisingly with the early homosexual love affair of a young man. With a new introduction by the author.
BLACKBIRD; Duplechan, Larry; $7.95; It was a month to remember for Johnnie Ray Rousseau, a gay black high school boy: it was the month Todd Waterson, high-school hero and all-around hunk, got the baptist minister's daughter pregnant, the month sweet Cherie Barker, his girlfriend, decided the time had come for them to make love, the month he met Marshall MacNeill, surely the sexiest man ever to walk the earth. And, of course, the month of his exorcism.
BOYS ON THE ROCK; Fox, John; $8.95; The story of Billy Connors, high school student, swim team member and all-around regular guy who has to face the fact that he's gay.
BREAKTIME; Chambers, Aidan; $11.75; Ditto took up the challenge from Morgan. According to Morgan, fiction is useless, just a bunch of lies having nothing to do with real life. Ditto decides to prove him wrong by writing about his holiday adventures while camping. But he becomes so wrapped up in his tale telling that even he must wonder about the facts of the events he records. An exciting adventure story either way. A great book for young adults.
BRIDGES OF RESPECT: Creating Support for Lesbian and Gay Youth; American Friends Service Committee; $7.50; "This guide is presented as an invitation to adults who work with youth to recognize the needs of a neglected, largely invisible population of lesbian and gay young people. It includes a discussion of the special struggles and strengths of these youth and an extensive listing of resources-print and audiovisual materials as well as organizations, programs, and projects-that will be useful to educators, health care and social service providers and youth advocates."/Quote from the Introduction
CHANGELINGS; Sinclair, Jo; $8.95; Two teenage girls, one Jewish and one black, forge a friendship as their neighborhood seethes with racial strife. This novel shows how such struggles affect younger generations, whose survival lies in their power to love.
CODY; Hale, Keith; $5.95; Back in print! This novel explores a different type of friendship where the lines between straight and gay blur, where two minds merge, making each one whole in the process. Trotsky, as he is known to his friends, feels it as love. But what does Cody feel? A teen coming out classic.
COLOUR OF HIS HAIR; Rees, David; $8.50; Two teenagers fall in love in the mid-70s. When their so-called friends at school find out what is going on, the persecution begins. The relationship survives into early adulthood, and ten years later, it undergoes some surprising twists and turns in less liberal, AIDS-conscious 1986.
CRYSTAL BOYS; Hsien-yung, Pai; $11.95; The first Chinese novel with a gay theme recently made into the film "Outcasts." Cast out from his family after coming out, A-qing, the adolescent hero, drifts into a life of hustling among the buoliquan, or "glass community"- Taiwanese for the gay community in which individuals are called "crystal boys."
DEATH BY DENIAL: Studies of Suicide in Gay and Lesbian Teenagers; Remafedi, Gary; $9.95; A federal study found in 1989 that teenagers struggling with issues of sexual orientation were three times more likely than their peers to commit suicide. The report was swept aside by the Bush administration, yet the problem didn't go away. Here are the full findings of that report, and of several other studies documenting the difficulties faced by teenagers who are coming out, proposing ways to ease the process.
DROWNING OF STEPHAN JONES; Greene, Bette; $3.99; When a gay couple moves to the artsy community near town, Carla is not the least bit offended. However, Andy, the boy she adores, wages war against the men. A tragic night of violence leads Carla to realize that Andy's heinous actions can no longer be denied, and she must stand up for what she believes in.
ENCHANTED YOUTH; McMullen, Richie; $9.95; In this book by the author of "Enchanted Boy," it's 1958 and fifteen-year-old Richie discovers the excitement of Soho in the rock'n'roll years and the love for a public schoolboy his own age.
GAY AND LESBIAN YOUTH; Herdt, ed. by Gilbert; $24.95; This book is describes the unique experiences of gay and lesbian youth in the growing-up process. The changes in youth in the United States is compared and contrasted with those changes elsewhere to better understand the identities, situation, and relationships of homosexual teens in many societies. Gay teenagers and their parents will better understand the similarities of the problems facing young people today. This book will help all readers understand the unique and emotion-filled world of gay and bisexual youth going through the coming-out process.
GROWING UP GAY: A Literary Anthology; Singer, Bennett; $9.95; This ambitious collection of over fifty coming of age stories pairs selections by lesbian and gay teenagers with older writers' reflections on growing up gay or lesbian. Fiction by Baldwin, Rita Mae, Leavitt and others counterpoint autobiographical essays by Lorde, Crisp, and Navratilova. Diary accounts of growing up gay in 80's and 90's complement poems and stories about how it felt in the 40's and 50's. Sobering, funny, inspiring, and ultimately affirming.
HAPPY ENDINGS ARE ALL ALIKE; Scoppetone, Sandra; $6.95; It was the last summer before college, and Janet and Peggy were in love. But as Janet said, " It always seems as if when something great happens, then something lousy happens soon after." Soon her worst fears turned into brute reality.
IMPERFECTIONS; Harrington, Meredith Sargeant; $9.99; A young Baltimore woman author writes about how a teenage boy first hates and rebels against, then attempts to understand and accept his father's homosexuality.
JACK; Homes, A.M.; $10.00; Fifteen-year-old Jack wants everyone to be happy, including himself. One day his father takes him out in the middle of a lake in a little rowboat, and says something that undoes his world. He tells him he's fallen in love with another man; he's gay. Jack can't believe it, and he can't believe it makes no difference. And somehow everybody knows. An insightful, endearing, and often funny novel about a boy struggling to accept his father and himself.
LARK IN THE MORNING; Garden, Nancy; $14.95; Gillian's diary is stolen and in it she confesses her love for Suzanne, who shares the same feelings. When Gill tracks down the thieves, they are a couple of young runaways escaping their abusive parents. Respecting their fear she decides to help them but soon discovers she may have taken on too much.
LIKE THE LION'S TOOTH; Kellogg, Marjorie; $3.95; At a school for "problem children," eleven-year-old Ben and his outcast friends learn to cope with the effects of their parents' savagery and incest.
MAN WITHOUT A FACE; Holland, Isabelle; $3.95; "Charles Norstadt...is a revelation and a joy. So many young people in books and films are defeated and disillusioned by sexual ambiguity, broken homes, the drug scene and the emptiness of formal education, but this boy plows into them, thrashes hectically through his fourteenth year and comes to terms with himself and his world. He's an endearing and funny boy, Isabelle Holland has written a beautiful book about him."\Quote:Tad Mosel
MILKMAN'S ON HIS WAY; Rees, David; $7.95; All during his school years, Ewan knows he gets a special feeling from being with other guys, but until he unexpectedly lands in bed with his best friend, he doesn't know what it all means. This book depicts one young man's gradual process of coming out.
MOVIE HOOKY; Foster, Dan; $9.95; William Carfax discovers movies; especially, those that glamorize violence and extreme suffering. As often as possible he plays hooky to go the movie palaces of Dallas. There he replaces his humdrum life with the loves and hates of beautiful men and women. Very slowly, he comes to understand and accept his homosexuality and leaves Texas for New York and its glittering promises.
NIGHT KITES; Kerr, M. E.; $3.95; Nicki, a fan of MTV and a Madonna imitator, seems at first just like other girls until things begin to unravel on the night of a Bruce Springsteen concert. How people hide, betray, accept, and love is sensitively explored in this moving new novel.
NO BIG DEAL; McClain, Ellen Jaffe; $14.99; When Janice hears rumors that her favorite teacher is gay, she doesn't understand why everyone thinks it's such a big deal: no matter what his sexual orientation, Mr. P is by far the best teacher around. But not everyone agrees with Janice. A group of parents, including her mother, threatens to oust Mr. P from the school. For ages 10-14
OUT OF BOUNDS; Seabrook, Mike; $12.95; When handsome 17 year old Stephen Hill joined the cricket club, it was only a matter of time before young schoolmaster Graham Curtis fell in love with him. Their passionate affair intensified until the threat of exposure became too great. For safety they decided to part temporarily--but Stephen was then courted by a classmate, and Graham blackmailed by a former lover.
PETER; Walker, Kate; $13.95; Presumed by his peers and by society to conform to the stereotyped male image, fifteen year old Peter feels both confused and repelled. His confusion increases when he finds that he is attracted to his bother's friend David, who is gay. An honest young adult novel about sexuality and the need to be oneself.
PUENTES DE RESPETO: Creacion de Apoyo para la Juventud Lesbiana y Homosexual; American Friends Service Committee; $8.00; The Spanish language version of Bridges of Respect. This guide is presented as an invitation to adults who work with youth to recognize the needs of a neglected, largely invisible population of lesbian and gay young people. It includes a discussion of the special struggles and strengths of these youth and an extensive listing of resources-print and audiovisual materials as well as organizations, programs, and projects-that will be useful to educators, health care and social service providers and youth advocates.
REFLECTIONS OF A ROCK LOBSTER: A Story About Growing Up Gay; Fricke, Aaron; $6.95; Fricke vs. Lynch: the court case that upheld a young gay man's right to take a same-sex date to his senior prom. The moving, poignant, witty, brave story of Aaron Fricke's childhood, his growing up, and the court case that brought him to national publicity.
RUBY; Guy, Rosa; $3.50; The critically-acclaimed novel about a young woman's developing sexuality. At eighteen, Ruby is desperately lonely, but she makes the painful transition from girl to woman when she meets the beautiful and bitter Daphne.
SEXUAL CULTURES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADOLESCENT IDENTITIES; Irvine, Janics; $19.95; This rich collection of essays presents a new vision of adolescent sexuality shaped by a variety of social factors. This book also includes a lengthy chapter and AIDS and HIV in today's and youth and a discussion of the gay and lesbian youth and homophobia.
TEENS WITH AIDS SPEAK OUT; Kittredge, Mary; $8.95; Several young adults tell how they became infected, what it's like to live with the disease, the pain and sorrow they've suffered, and how they face the possibility of their early death.
TO THE POINT: CONFRONTING YOUTH ISSUES: AIDS; Hynson, Diana; $7.95; A youth publication that deals with special issues concerning teens. This special issue deals with teens and AIDS. Includes teaching articles, information about AIDS, saying no to sex, AIDS and drugs, coping with grief, personal stories of teens with AIDS. Told from a religious point of view it is a non-biased positive response to the increasing factor of teens and AIDS. Includes both English and Spanish text.
TOUCHING HARRY; Robins, Peter; $8.50; Set in the closing years of World War II, this is the story of a teenager. Harry, about to leave school in war-weary London, is torn emotionally between Noreen, a trainee nurse, and Joe, the delivery boy from a local grocery store. Explores the hazards and the comedy of growing up gay in an alien landscape.
TRYING HARD TO HEAR YOU; Scopettone, Sandra; $7.95; 16 year old Camilla tells about a crucial summer in which her close knit theater group discovers that two of their members are gay. The reader is educated along with Camilla, but other members of the group are less ready to change.
TWO TEENAGERS IN TWENTY: Writings by Lesbian and Gay Youth; Heron, Ann; $17.95; More than a decade after One Teenager in Ten, Heron asks a new generation of teens to describe first-hand what it's like to be gay or lesbian in a world that wants to ignore or condemn them. Many of the essays here are combined with some from the first book and will help ease the way for teens just now coming out, and the adults who seek to support them.
UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL IDENTITY: A Book for Gay and Lesbian Teens; Rench, Janice; $4.95; This book offers support for gay and lesbian teens and answers questions that many people have about sexual identity. A simple, compassionate, and factual starting point for gay teens and people who care about them. Offers a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to understanding sexuality.
UNTIL WHATEVER; Humphreys, Martha; $13.95; On the second day of her junior year in high school, Karen learns that her classmate and former friend Connie has AIDS. As the news spreads, Karen is pressured to stay away from her. But in spite of everything, Karen commits herself to renewing the friendship. For ages 14 and up.
WE'RE NOT ALONE; Isensee, Rik; $7.95; A heartfelt tale depicting the breakdown of barriers between a young man and woman who happen to be gay, their heterosexual friends, their school teachers, and their parents. This story empowers gay and lesbian youth to overcome homophobia and develop a positive identity.
WEETZIE BAT; Block, Francesca Lia; $3.95; A young girl and her gay best friend try to find life and love in the wilds of LA.
WHAT HAPPENED TO MR. FORSTER?; Bargar, Gary W.; $8.95; Louis is trying to make his sixth-grade year a success, and is being helped by a new teacher, Jack Forster. But parents are suspicious of the bachelor teacher, and he disappears suddenly. Why?
WHEN HEROES DIE; Durant, Penny Raife; $13.95; 12 year old Gary Boyden idolizes his uncle Rob, a former basketball star who is outgoing and took the place of Gary's father when he ran off. But Rob's been sick lately, and Gary's mother reveals that Rob is not only gay, but has AIDS. Soon Gary is forced into doubts about his own sexuality, his relationship with his Uncle, and what really constitutes a hero in people's eyes.
WHEN SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS GAY; Cohen, Susan and Daniel; $3.99; "When Someone You Know Is Gay" is a book written for straight teenagers on the subject of homosexuality. From gay liberation to AIDS, there is clearly a vastly increased awareness of homosexuality in our society today. Focusing on the interaction between straight and gay teens, this book combines interviews and personal accounts with historical and scientific material. Sympathetic, and non-sensational, it deals with a subject that is often avoided; it should help young people, straight and gay, look at their own feelings and beliefs.
WHO LIES INSIDE; Ireland, Timothy; $6.50; This is Martin's story: "...The stranger seemed to have wriggled under my skin, or had grown inside me all my eighteen years, only now for some reason that stranger was not content to stay in the shadows but wanted to step out into the light and be seen." Winner of the Other Award, 1984.
WITCH BABY; Block, Francesca Lia; $3.95; In the sun filled Kaleidoscopic world of hipper than hip LA, within an extended family that includes My Secret Agent Lover Man and Weetzie Bat, Witch Baby wants to know where she belongs.
YOUNG, GAY, AND PROUD!; Alyson, Sasha and Lynne Yamaguchi Fletcher; $3.95; A young person's guide and handbook to what it means to be gay so that each can become young, gay, and proud. There is no better answer book for the young gay. "Gives kids a dignity and self-respect that is sadly lacking in so much other literature."\Quote: Sarah Benet, Massachusetts Committee for Children and Youth.
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to Your Questions About SexualOrientation
and Homosexuality What
is sexual orientation? Sexual
orientation is one of the four components of sexuality and is distinguished by an enduring emotional, romantic, sexual of affectionate attraction to individuals of a particular gender. The three other components of sexuality are biological sex, gender identity (the psychological sense of being male or female) and social sex role (adherence to cultural norms for feminine and masculine behavior). Three sexual orientations are commonly recognized: homosexual, attraction to individuals of one's own gender; heterosexual, attraction to individuals of the other gender; or bisexual, attractions to members of either gender. Persons with a homosexual orientation are sometimes referred to as gay (both men and women) or as lesbian (women only). Sexual orientation is different from sexual behavior because it refers to feelings and self-concept. Persons may or may not express their sexual orientation in their behaviors. What
causes a person to have a particular sexual orientation?How
a particular sexual orientation develops in any individual is not well understood by scientists. Various theories have proposed differing sources for sexual orientation, including genetic or inborn hormonal factors and life experiences during early childhood. However, many scientists share the view that sexual orientation is shaped for most people at an early age through complex interactions of biological, psychological and social factors. Is
sexual orientation a choice?No.
Sexual orientation emerges for most people in early adolescence without any prior sexual experience. And some people report trying very hard over many years to change their sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual with no success. For these reasons, psychologists do not consider sexual orientation for most people to be a conscious choice that can be voluntarily changed. Is
homosexuality a mental illness or emotional problem?No.
Psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals agree that homosexuality is not an illness, mental disorder or emotional problem. Much objective scientific research over the past 35 years shows us that homosexual orientation, in and of itself, is not associated with emotional of social problems. Homosexuality was thought to be a mental illness in the past because mental health professionals and society had biased information about homosexuality since most studies only involved lesbians and gay men in therapy, the idea that homosexuality was a mental illness was found to be untrue. In 1973 the American Psychiatric Association confirmed the importance of the new research by removing the term "homosexuality" from the official manual that list all mental and emotional disorders. In 1975 the American Psychological Association passed a resolution supporting this action. Both associations urge all mental health professionals to help dispel the stigma of mental illness that some people still associate with homosexual orientation. Since original declassification of homosexuality as a mental disorder, this decision has subsequently been reaffirmed by additional research findings and both associations. Can
lesbians and gay men be good parents?Yes.
Studies comparing groups of children raised by homosexual parents find no developmental differences between the two groups of children in their intelligence, psychological adjustment, social adjustment, popularity with friends, development of social sex role identity or development of sexual orientation. Another stereotype about homosexuality is the mistaken belief that gay men have more of a tendency than heterosexual men to sexually molest children. There is no evidence indicating that homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to molest children. Why
do some gay men and lesbians tell people about their sexual orientation?Because
sharing that aspect of themselves with others is important to their mental health. In fact, the process of identity development for lesbians and gay men, usually called "coming out", has been found to be strongly related to psychological adjustment - the more positive the gay male or lesbian identity, the better one's mental health and the higher one's self-esteem. Why
is the "coming out" process difficult for some gays and lesbians? Because
of false stereotypes and unwarranted prejudice towards them, the process of "coming out" for lesbians and gay men can be a very challenging process which may cause emotional pain. Lesbian and gay people often feel "different" and alone when they first become aware of same-sex attractions. They may also fear being rejected by family, friends, co-workers and religious institutions if they do "come out". In addition, homosexuals are frequently the targets of discrimination and violence. This threat of violence and discrimination is an obstacle to lesbian and gay people's development. In a 1989 national survey, 5% of the gay men and 10% of the lesbians reported physical abuse or assault related to being lesbian or gay in the last year; 47% reported some form of discrimination over their lifetime. Other research has shown similarly high rates of discrimination or violence. What
can be done to help lesbians and gay men overcome prejudice and discrimination against them?The
people who have the most positive attitudes toward gay men and lesbians are those who say they know one or more gay person well. For this reason, psychologists believe negative attitudes toward gays as a group are prejudices that are not grounded in actual experience with lesbians or gay men but on stereotypes and prejudice. Furthermore, protection against violence and discrimination are very important, just as they are for other minority groups. Some states include violence against an individual on the basis of her or is sexual orientation as a "hate crime" and eight U.S. states have laws against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Can
therapy change sexual orientation?No.
Even though homosexual orientation is not a mental illness and there is no scientific reason to attempt conversion of lesbians or gays to heterosexual orientation, some individuals may seek to change their own sexual orientation of that of another individual (for example, parents seeking therapy for their child). Some therapists who undertake this kind of therapy report that they have changed their client's sexual orientation (from homosexual to heterosexual) in treatment. Close scrutiny of their reports indicates several factors that cast doubt: many of the claims come from organizations with an ideological perspective on sexual orientation, rather than from mental health researchers; the treatments and their outcomes are poorly documented; and the length of time that clients are followed up after the treatment is too short. In 1990, the American Psychological Association stated that scientific evidence dose not show that conversion therapy works and that it can do more harm that good. Changing one's sexual orientation is not simply a matter of changing on's sexual behavior. It would require altering one's emotional, romantic and sexual feelings and restructuring one's self-concept and social identity. Although some mental health providers do attempt sexual orientation conversion, others question the ethics of trying to alter through therapy a trait that is not a disorder and that is extremely important to an individual's identity. Not all gays and lesbians who seek therapy want to change their sexual orientation. Gays and lesbians may seek counseling for any of the same reasons as anyone else. In addition, they may seek psychological help to "come out" or to deal with prejudice, discrimination and violence. Why
is it important for society to be better educated about homosexuality?Educating
all people about sexual orientation and homosexuality is likely to diminish anti-gay prejudice. Accurate information about homosexuality is especially important to young people struggling with their own sexual identity. Fears that access to such information will affect one's sexual orientation are not valid. Where
can I find more information about homosexuality?The
publications and organizations listed below can all provide you with further information.Garnets,
L.D., et. al, "Issues in Psychotherapy With Lesbians and Gay Men," AmericanPsychologist,
Vol. 46, No.9, pp 964-972. Goodchilds,
J.D., Psychological Perspectives on Human Diversity in America, AmericanPsychological
Association, Washington, D.C., 1993 Garnets,
L.D. and Kimmel, D.C., Psychological Perspectives on Lesbians & Gay MaleExperiences,
Columbia University Press, NY, 1993. Gonsiorek,
J.C., and Weinrich, J.D., Homosexuality: Research Implications For Public Policy, Sage Publications, CA, 1991. Herek,
G.M., and Berrill, K.T., Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 5, No.3. Organizations:National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force 1734 14th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 332-6483 National
Institute of Mental Health 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 7C02 Rockville, MD 20857 (301) 443-4513 Parents
and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 638-4200 Sex
Information and Education Counsel of the United States 130 W. 42nd Street, Suite 2500 New York, NY 10036 The
American Psychological Association (APA) located in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists. APA's membership includes more than 132,000 practitioners, researchers, educators, consultants and students. Through its divisions in 49 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 58 state and territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare. American
Psychological AssociationOffice
of Public Affairs750
First St., N.E.Washington,
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