Artikel
From gender inversion to choice and back changing perceptions of the aetiology of Lesbianism over three historical periods
Verfasst von:
Gottschalk, Lorene
in:
Women's studies international forum
New York [u.a.]:
2003
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221 - 233 S.
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| Einrichtung: | Ariadne | Wien |
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| Verfasst von: | Gottschalk, Lorene |
| In: | Women's studies international forum |
| Jahr: | 2003 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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| This study examined the dominant cultural beliefs about the aetiology of lesbian sexual orientation and identity over three historical periods and sought to establish the relationship between such dominant beliefs and women's perceptions and understanding about how the became lesbians. the findings from this study add weight to arguments that women are influenced by popular ideas about homosexuality in terms of their experiences during the process of becoming lesbians, how they interpret the aetiology of their lesbiansim, and the lifestyle choices they make. Throughout the 20th century, the underlying belief about the aetiology of homosexuality has been that it is essential or biologically based, although biological theories were mitigated by the theories of feminism during the 70s. For women who became lesbians in the 50s and 60s, a belieg in a biologcial basis was overwhelmingly the dominant account. In the 70s and early 80s, choce was the dominant account, and in the 90s, there is a tendency to go back tio biologcal explanations | |
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