Open AccessHomophobia: An Autoethnographic Story
Author(s) -
Shamla L. McLaurin
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2003.1882
Subject(s) - homosexuality , autoethnography , lesbian , battle , gender studies , ideology , sociology , psychology , psychoanalysis , social psychology , politics , history , law , political science , archaeology
This article is an autoethnographic account of one person’s struggle with homophobia. It chronicles the experiences and internal battle of the author as she struggles to understand and be accepting of homosexuality. The author identifies and discusses messages received, in early childhood and adulthood, as it relates to homosexuality and gender. These messages encompass religious ideology, as well as family and community beliefs toward gay/lesbian individuals.