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The lesbian corporate experience.

M Hall

    Journal of Homosexuality
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    This study explores how 13 lesbians in large corporations manage workplace disclosure of their sexual orientation. They developed unique strategies, often involving deception and counter-strategies, to navigate professional and personal identities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
    • Sociology of Organizations
    • Gender and Sexuality Studies

    Background:

    • Lesbian employees in large corporations face unique workplace challenges.
    • Women already experience professional disadvantages, with lesbianism adding another layer of potential stigma.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the work experiences of lesbian employees in large corporations.
    • To examine the strategies lesbian employees use to manage the disclosure of their sexual orientation.
    • To understand the development of counter-strategies to mitigate perceived dishonesty.

    Main Methods:

    • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 lesbian employees.
    • Qualitative analysis of interview data to identify common themes and individual strategies.

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    Main Results:

    • Respondents employed unique strategies to manage their lesbian identity at work.
    • Deception was a common strategy, necessitating further counter-strategies to maintain self-perception.
    • Despite unique approaches, common perceptions and coping mechanisms were observed across participants.

    Conclusions:

    • Managing a non-conforming identity in corporate settings requires complex, often deceptive, strategies.
    • The study highlights the psychological burden of identity management for marginalized groups in professional environments.
    • Further research is needed to explore systemic support for LGBTQ+ professionals in corporate settings.