Being your ‘true self’: the experiences of two gay music educators who teach in the Bible Belt

Thomas-Durrell, Latasha

doi:10.1080/14613808.2019.1703921

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“…A common theme within coming out critiques is their challenging of binaries linked to coming out: (1) that one is either out or not or, in reference to the closet metaphor, either in or out, (2) based on one being either heterosexual or homosexual, identity categories that depend on the gender binary of male and female. The first binary is challenged through considering LGBTQ+ identities and coming out to be a form of management: For example, an ‘identity management’ (e.g., Docena, 2013; Griffin, 1991; Miller, 2011; Mollet, 2021; Oakleaf, 2013; Orne, 2011; Owens, 2017; Thomas‐Durrell, 2020; Whitman et al., 2000), ‘privacy management’ (e.g., Helens‐Hart, 2017; Mckenna‐Buchanan et al., 2015; Pecoraro, 2020; Schrimshaw et al., 2014), or ‘visibility management’ (e.g., Dewaele et al., 2013; Papadaki & Giannou, 2021). A management perspective challenges linear stage models that consider LGBTQ+ identities a development from a split into a full and stable self (Klein et al., 2015).…”

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An overview of coming out research: Introducing a three‐lens typology

Sandler

2022

Sociology Compass

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Coming out is a fast-growing global research area with numerous interdisciplinary publications dedicated to its exploration. To contribute to a more organised and concise way of understanding this rapidly expanding field, I introduce a three-lens typology. Based on the systematic categorisation of over 700 publications, coming out research can be viewed via the following three lenses: (1) the different social institutions in which individuals come out, (2) to whom individuals come out, and (3) the content of individuals' coming out. The identified lenses focus on 'coming out in', 'coming out to' and 'coming out as', which adds to current conceptual understandings of 'coming out into' and 'coming out of'. Further, lens 3 demonstrates another usage shift of the coming out terminology. The concept of coming out originally was used outside of sexuality contexts and currently is being used more broadly again. However, in contrast to its original meaning, the new areas of application (e.g., fatness, atheism, illness) are still linked to conceptualisations and experiences of non-normativity. This publication assists students, scholars, and practitioners with navigating the extensive amount of coming out literature. It further illustrates the potential and challenges of coming out research and points towards the future-the if, how and what-of this field.

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An overview of coming out research: Introducing a three‐lens typology

Sandler

2022

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“…In a study of four white, gay, high school music teachers across the United States who did not try to hide their attractional orientation, Taylor (2022) found that disclosure engendered trust and respect among students, parents, and colleagues. Although studies of AGM music teachers have chronicled the experiences of white participants (e.g., McBride, 2016;Minette, 2018;Paparo & Sweet, 2014;Taylor, 2011Taylor, , 2018Taylor, , 2022Thomas-Durrell, 2020), accounts of queer musicians of color have been limited. Three studies stand out as exceptions.…”

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Sassy and Strong: Intersections of Race, Attractional Orientation, and Gender Expression Within Music Education

Taylor,

Calaham

2023

Journal of Research in Music Education

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The purpose of this narrative inquiry study was to explore how intersecting discourses of race, attractional orientation, and gender expression have influenced Author 2’s experiences as a Black, openly gay, gender-fluid middle school choir director. Rather than hiding his attractional orientation and gender expression, he leans into these characteristics, describing himself as “sassy and effeminate,” thereby challenging notions of compulsory heteroattraction, gender binaries, and whiteness in music education. He posits that being open with students is a vital component for establishing trust within his classroom, which he asserts is the foundation of good teaching. Black joy, Black Queer joy, and Queer Crit perspectives serve as theoretical lenses through which his story is discussed.

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Out queer teachers as role models for queer students? Implications drawn from closeted gay academics' experiences in China

Cui

2023

International Journal of Educational Research

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Being your ‘true self’: the experiences of two gay music educators who teach in the Bible Belt

Cited by 4 publications

References 30 publications

An overview of coming out research: Introducing a three‐lens typology

An overview of coming out research: Introducing a three‐lens typology

Sassy and Strong: Intersections of Race, Attractional Orientation, and Gender Expression Within Music Education

Out queer teachers as role models for queer students? Implications drawn from closeted gay academics' experiences in China

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