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    Perceptions of ‘coming out’ among British Muslim gay men

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    Date
    2011
    Author
    Jaspal, Rusi;
    Siraj, Asifa
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    Abstract
    The cultural processes of heteronormativity and compulsory heterosexuality are acutely active within Islamic societies. The present study explored perceptions of ‘coming out’ among a group of British Muslim gay men (BMGM), focussing upon the potential con- sequences for identity processes and psychological well-being. Ten BMGM of Pakistani descent were interviewed using a semi-structured interview schedule. Interview tran- scripts were subjected to interpretative phenomenological analysis and informed by identity process theory. Four superordinate themes are reported, including (1) ‘social representational constraints upon “coming out”’; (2) ‘ “coming out”: a source of shame and a threat to distinctiveness’; (3) ‘fear of physical violence from ingroup members’; and (4) ‘foreseeing the future: “coming out” as a coping strategy’. Data suggest that BMGM face a bi-dimensional homophobia from ethno-religious ingroup members and the general population, which can render the prospect of ‘coming out’ threatening for identity. Theoretical and practical implications of this research are discussed.
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    Citation : Jaspal, R. and Siraj, A. (2011) Perceptions of ‘coming out’ among British Muslim gay men. Psychology and Sexuality, 2 (3), pp. 183-197
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    http://hdl.handle.net/2086/8023
    DOI
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2010.526627
    ISSN : 1941-9899
    Research Institute : Media Discourse Centre (MDC)
    Research Institute : Mary Seacole Research Centre
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