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Being a gay man in Turkey: internalised sexual prejudice as a function of prevalent hegemonic masculinity perceptions

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posted on 2023-06-08, 23:49 authored by Hande Eslen-Ziya, Yasin Koc
This paper examines expressions and experiences of internalised sexual stigma with respect to definitions of masculinity and identity conflicts through the thematic analysis of life-history narratives of 14 self-identified gay men living in Turkey. The analysis reveals that internalised sexual prejudice emerges when the widely accepted hegemonic masculinity ideology is ‘violated’ by being gay. Participants’ narratives indicate that their construction of masculinity is a vigorous process established via encounters with hegemonic masculinity. Findings are discussed in the context of the relevant literature and in relation to Turkish culture’s traditional understanding of gender and gender roles.

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  • Published

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Journal

Culture, Health and Sexuality

ISSN

1369-1058

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

7

Volume

18

Page range

799-811

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2016-02-15

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2016-02-13

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