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A Double Coming Out: Gay Men with Learning Disabilities
Author(s) -
DavidsonPaine Chris,
Corbett Jenny
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
british journal of learning disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.633
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1468-3156
pISSN - 1354-4187
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3156.1995.tb00185.x
Subject(s) - psychology , learning disability , scale (ratio) , social psychology , developmental psychology , quantum mechanics , physics
This paper offers a small‐scale investigation of the experiences of a sample of men with learning disabilities, who are exploring their gay identities. It deals particularly with issues of social acceptance, both generally and within the gay community. In presenting the findings of interviews, drawn from People First Members in the London area, the intention is to raise some key questions relating to potential support strategies for those seeking guidance.