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Rethinking asexuality: a symbolic interactionist account

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posted on 2023-06-08, 17:46 authored by Susie ScottSusie Scott, Matt Dawson
This article aims to contribute a Symbolic Interactionist approach to the study of asexuality. Previous research in psychology, sexology and sociology has had an individualized focus, which has downplayed the interactive and relational dimensions of asexual identities. In order to capture such elements we demonstrate the relevance of some key Symbolic Interactionist concepts: meaning, negotiation, social selfhood and trajectory. In doing so, we suggest it is possible to see asexual identity as a process of becoming within the context of negotiation with intimate others.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Sexualities

ISSN

1363-4607

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SAGE Publications

Issue

1-2

Volume

18

Page range

3-19

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  • Sociology and Criminology Publications

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  • Yes

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2014-07-03

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2014-07-03

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2014-07-03

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