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Growing up gay or lesbian in a multicultural context
B Tremble1, M Schneider, C Appathurai
1Sexual Orientation and Youth Program, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, Canada.
Journal of Homosexuality
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study explores how ethnicity impacts gay and lesbian youth
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Family dynamics are crucial for LGBTQ+ youth development.
- Cultural and ethnic backgrounds significantly shape family interactions.
- Understanding these intersections is vital for support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of ethnicity on family relationships among gay and lesbian young people.
- To present a framework for understanding cultural influences on these dynamics.
- To discuss conflicts arising from dual identity (ethnic and LGBTQ+).
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of family responses.
- Conceptual framework development.
- Discussion of identity conflicts.
Main Results:
- Ethnicity significantly influences family acceptance and communication for LGBTQ+ youth.
- Cultural frameworks help explain diverse family responses.
- Maintaining both ethnic and LGBTQ+ identities presents unique challenges.
Conclusions:
- Practitioners and researchers need culturally sensitive approaches.
- Support systems must acknowledge the intersection of ethnicity and sexual orientation.
- Further research is needed on specific ethnic-cultural contexts.