Queerying Notions of “Difference” Among Two Generations of Australians Who Do Not Identify Heteronormatively

Persson, Asha; Newman, Christy E.; Rasmussen, Mary Lou; Marshall, Daniel; Cover, Rob; Aggleton, Peter

doi:10.1007/s12119-019-09625-3

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“…Not only were identifications beyond the gay/straight binary more prominent among the youngest interviewees, but these sexual identities also occupied a less central position in their lives, many Generation Z participants questioned the need for identity labels and coming out while expressing a wish for “openness” and sexual (and gender) fluidity. In line with previous international research, we found that the youngest generation identifies with a wider range of more inclusive identity labels (Clarke et al, 2018; Persson et al 2020; Vaccaro 2009).…”

Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 92%

“…To start, our study confirmed intergenerational differences in identification. Generation Z participants more often identified with other identity categories than (only) gay, while also questioning the need for fixed identity labels, confirming international findings (Clarke et al, 2018;Persson et al, 2020;Vaccaro, 2009).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 75%

“…They identified several generations, for instance, those coming of age in the 1970s and 1980s, who experienced the transition from the “gay is good” stage of gay rights activism to the “gay plague” discourses of the 1980s; and those coming of age in the 1990s, for whom being gay was “virtually normal.” Later, these and other authors have further developed this framework, defining further generations but also recognizing their internal diversity (Hammack et al, 2018; Lyons et al, 2014). One recurrent finding is that younger generations tend to have a different attitude toward sexual identity, often questioning fixed categories such as “gay” and identifying with a wider range of more inclusive identity labels or questioning these labels altogether and emphasizing fluidity (Clarke et al, 2018; Persson et al, 2020; Vaccaro, 2009).…”

Section: Queer Generations and Media Usementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Later, these and other authors have further developed this framework, defining further generations but also recognizing their internal diversity (Hammack et al, 2018;Lyons et al, 2014). One recurrent finding is that younger generations tend to have a different attitude toward sexual identity, often questioning fixed categories such as "gay" and identifying with a wider range of more inclusive identity labels or questioning these labels altogether and emphasizing fluidity (Clarke et al, 2018;Persson et al, 2020;Vaccaro, 2009). Marshall et al (2019) theoretically elaborated the notion of "queer generations," reflecting on the tension between "generation" as a generalization and "queer" as a term questioning such generalizations.…”

Section: Queer Generations and Media Usementioning

confidence: 99%

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Queer media generations: Shifting identifications and media uses among non-heterosexual men

Dhoest

Ouytsel

2022

European Journal of Communication

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This paper explores the role of media among different generations of non-straight men. Based on generational theory, combining the notions of “queer generations” and “media generations,” it empirically explores the role of both legacy and digital media in the processes of sexual identity formation in four post-war generations (Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z). A mixed-method approach was used, combining a quantitative survey ( N = 684) to measure the importance of different media with in-depth interviews ( N = 80) to better understand the role of media in relation to sexual identity. The results show significant generational differences in the importance of media used at the time of sexual identity exploration as well as in the past year. Digital media became increasingly important for the younger generations but also play a key role in the sexual lives of older participants, while film and television remain important sources of representation, across all generations.

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Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 75%

Section: Queer Generations and Media Usementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Queer Generations and Media Usementioning

confidence: 99%

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Queer media generations: Shifting identifications and media uses among non-heterosexual men

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Ouytsel

2022

European Journal of Communication

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“…This article focuses on the interview data collected in one of the three study states, New South Wales, which this author group was involved in planning, recording, and analyzing. Other publications have been led by this authorship group, as well as by other members of the larger study team, documenting numerous key findings contained within the data (Aggleton et al, 2018;Marshall, Aggleton, Cover, Rasmussen, & Hegarty, 2019;Newman, 2019;Persson et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 97%

Experiences of Family Belonging among Two Generations of Sexually Diverse Australians

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Objective To extend knowledge about how lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans+, and queer (LGBTQ+) people relate to their families of origin by paying particular attention to their experiences of belonging within this context. Background Although the impact of family rejection on young LGBTQ+ people is well established, circumstances and expressions of family belonging are less well understood. Method Taking a qualitative, social generational approach, we asked two groups of Australians, born in the 1970s (n = 14) and 1990s (n = 18), about their experiences of family relationships when they were growing up sexually and/or gender diverse. Results A subset of participants described feeling accepted by families of origin, although very few were gender diverse. The 1970s cohort described these experiences as culturally exceptional, and the 1990s cohort as a birthright. Examples from both demonstrate how family belonging can remain conditional. Conclusion Experiences of family belonging reveal both the importance of family to the well‐being and flourishing of LGBTQ+ people, and the entanglement between individual and social understandings of what family acceptance comprises. Implications Scholars and support service providers may benefit from recognizing that some sexual minorities experience belonging in their families of origin, but work remains in understanding and challenging the conditions that some families continue to impose.

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Dating in Motion: Online Dating Through the Lives of Different Generations of Men Who Have Sex with Men

Dhoest

2022

Sexuality & Culture

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From the early years of the internet, its key importance was recognized as a site for sexual minorities to explore and express their identity and sexuality. Gay men were quick to connect online, first in chat rooms and subsequently on an ever-expanding array of sites and apps, culminating in geolocation apps such as Grindr. Although a lot of research has investigated the uses of these services, the focus is mostly on younger users, disregarding the experiences of older people. Moreover, the life stage of users is not sufficiently addressed, nor are their evolving uses throughout the life course. The current paper aims to contribute to this knowledge by reporting on a study involving four generations of Belgian men who have sex with men (MSM), combining insights gained in an exploratory survey (N = 684) with in-depth interviews (N = 80). The results show how men from different generations got access to dating sites and apps at different times in their lives, in a shifting balance with offline dating practices. Moreover, at the time of the research, participants were in different stages of their lives, which led to a variety of online dating practices. The end picture is one of dating "in motion", both shifting between generations and changing with the life course of individuals. This paper contributes to the literature on MSM online dating by adding a non-Anglophone perspective, studying a broad age range including older users, disclosing clear intergenerational differences, and transcending a static view of online dating among a single age cohort.

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Queerying Notions of “Difference” Among Two Generations of Australians Who Do Not Identify Heteronormatively

Cited by 8 publications

References 37 publications

Queer media generations: Shifting identifications and media uses among non-heterosexual men

Queer media generations: Shifting identifications and media uses among non-heterosexual men

Experiences of Family Belonging among Two Generations of Sexually Diverse Australians

Dating in Motion: Online Dating Through the Lives of Different Generations of Men Who Have Sex with Men

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