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Perceptions of ‘coming out’ among British Muslim gay men
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Jaspal, Rusi Siraj, Asifa |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Abstract | The cultural processes of heteronormativity and compulsory heterosexuality are acutely active within Islamic societies. The present study explored perceptions of ‘coming out’ among a group of British Muslim gay men (BMGM), focussing upon the potential consequences for identity processes and psychological well-being. Ten BMGM of Pakistani descent were interviewed using a semi-structured interview schedule. Interview transcripts were subjected to interpretative phenomenological analysis and informed by identity process theory. Four superordinate themes are reported, including (1) ‘social representational constraints upon “coming out”’; (2) ‘ “coming out”: a source of shame and a threat to distinctiveness’; (3) ‘fear of physical violence from ingroup members’; and (4) ‘foreseeing the future: “coming out” as a coping strategy’. Data suggest that BMGM face a bi-dimensional homophobia from ethno-religious ingroup members and the general population, which can render the prospect of ‘coming out’ threatening for i... |
| Starting Page | 183 |
| Ending Page | 197 |
| Page Count | 15 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1080/19419899.2010.526627 |
| Volume Number | 2 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.dora.dmu.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/2086/8023/Coming%20out%20among%20British%20Muslim%20gay%20men.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=2 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2010.526627 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
