1st Edition
The Challenges of Being a Rural Gay Man Coping with Stigma
240 Pages
13 B/W Illustrations
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Routledge
216 Pages
13 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
216 Pages
13 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Gay men often face struggles in the conservative world of rural life, due to the pervasive social stigmas associated with homosexuality and the lack of anonymity in a small-town setting. In this book, Preston and D’Augelli present the results of in-depth interviews and surveys with rural gay men, providing unique and hitherto unknown perspectives on their experiences coping with intolerance. With... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Research Methods 3. Living in Rural Communities 4. Relating to Families 5. Establishing a Sexual Identity 6. Developing Partnerships 7. Engaging in Sexual Behavior 8. Conclusions. Appendix A: Tables.
Biography
Deborah Bray Preston is Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing at Pennsylvania State University.
Anthony R. D’Augelli is Professor of Human Development and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Outreach in the College of Health and Human Development at Pennsylvania State University.
"…a significant contribution to the existing literature in a variety of ways… This engaging work will appeal to diverse academic audiences, particularly scholars in the fields of sociology, anthropology, psychology, gender studies, and public health. Its innovative research methods and rich stories that emerge make this as interesting as it is informative.” – Journal of Homosexualitiy
