Gender identity development in self-disclosed gay men in Hidalgo County, Texas

Authors

Sammy Lee Flanagan Jr., University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

8-2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Sociology

First Advisor

Dr. Elena Bastida

Second Advisor

Dr. Kelly Himmel

Third Advisor

Dr. Israel Cuellar

Abstract

Although gay individuals are now more visible than ever, homosexuality remains among the most stigmatized of personal identities. It is because of the various variables associated with coming out and being out and the multitude of persons affected by an individuals' decision to disclose his orientation that are the focus of this research.

This research is designed to document the “coming out” experiences of self disclosed homosexual men, in Hidalgo County, Texas a predominately Mexican American, Catholic community, This research will look at the identity change that takes place when people choose to disclose their homosexual identity to other people. In particular, what meanings do gay men give to coming out and what are the factors that have either enabled or hindered them from coming out to other people?

Comments

Copyright 2000 Sammy Lee Flanagan Jr.. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American