Development of Heterosexuals into Sexual-Minority Allies: A Qualitative Exploration

Autor: Barry E. Gray, Mary K. Wimsatt, Julie M. Duhigg, Sharon S. Rostosky
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Sexuality Research and Social Policy. 7:2-14
ISSN: 1553-6610
1868-9884
Popis: Heterosexually identified individuals can serve a crucial role as allies in eliminating sexual prejudice and the resulting policies that discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. However, few studies have systematically examined the development of heterosexual allies. Consensual qualitative research methods (Hill et al., The Counseling Psychologist, 25, 517–572, 1997) were used to analyze individual interviews conducted with a community sample of 12 heterosexually identified participants who demonstrated ally commitment through some form of LGBT activism. Findings revealed six domains that best described the development of these heterosexual allies. Participants described early role models, an evolving recognition and understanding of privilege and oppression, and conflict between an awareness of sexual prejudice and deeply held values of justice and equality. Participants also described barriers to LGBT activism and the rewards of ally work. The authors discuss implications for heterosexual ally development and, ultimately, for social justice and equality.
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