Changing Gay Male Identities.

Changing Gay Male Identities.

As the world changes, so sexual identities are changing. In a context of globalisation, mass communication and technological advances, individuals find themselves able to make lifestyle choices in new and different ways. In this increasingly confusing world, sociologists have argued that identities...

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Main Author: Cooper, Andrew J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013.
Series:Routledge advances in sociology.
Subjects:
Gay men > Identity.
Gay men > Identity
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Epigraph; 1.Fixing or fracturing identities; Unstable identities and sexualities?; The resilience of identities; The evolution of identity journeys; The structure of the book; 2.The importance of sexual identities in a changing world; Introduction; Late modernity, identity and sexuality; Contested meanings of identity (negotiation); Developing sexualities; Queer theory; Ethnicities and sexualities; Conclusion; 3.Reconciling identities; Introduction; Identity work; Fortress identities
  • Sticky identitiesDefininggayness; The narrative journey; Conclusion; 4.Performing identities; Introduction; Rob's story; Performance and performativity; Hegemonic masculinity; Performing sexualities; Performing camp; Conclusion; 5.Identities embodied; Introduction; Embodiment and identity; Body/identity work; Controlling bodies; Gay gazing; Sexual bodies; Conclusion; 6.Relational identities; Introduction; Identities as relational; Collective identities; Negotiating intimate relationships; Families; Partner(s); Friendships; Conclusion; 7.The future of (gay male) identities
  • Difficult identity workLimitations and future work; Contemporary identities; Globalisation; The virtual revolution; Same-sexmarriage; New masculinities and heterosexualities?; Playing with identities; Appendix 1:Methodology used for the research; Developing the research strategy; Rigour andreflexivity; Reflexivity andflexibility; Sampling and access; Ethical interviewing; Balancing power; Therapeutic concerns; The art of analysis; Summary; Appendix 2:Profiles of the men interviewed; Background; Profiles; Notes; Bibliography; Index

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