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Coming Out Late:The Impact On Individuals' Social Networks, Russell Elliott Spornberger Ma
Coming Out Late:The Impact On Individuals' Social Networks, Russell Elliott Spornberger Ma
Gerontology Theses
Social support is a key factor influencing older adults’ health and well-being. Disclosing one’s lesbian, gay, or bisexual identity at any age has great potential for altering, if not destroying, existing relationships with family, friends, and others. With long-established social roles and personal relationships, the potential risks may be accentuated for those who come out in mid- or later-life. Yet, researchers have paid scant attention to this phenomenon. This exploratory qualitative study examines the impact of coming out “late” on older adults’ social networks. In-depth interviews were conducted with a sample of fourteen older adults who disclosed their non-heterosexual identity …
A Queer Miracle In Georgia: The Origins Of Gay-Affirming Religion In The South, Jodie Talley
A Queer Miracle In Georgia: The Origins Of Gay-Affirming Religion In The South, Jodie Talley
History Theses
The intersection of homosexuality and faith values, a very controversial topic in the United States, has generated both social accommodation as well as “culture war.” In the past forty years this nation has witnessed the establishment of predominantly gay congregations, gay “welcoming” and “affirming” mainstream congregations, as well as virulently anti-gay religious organizations. This study investigates the origins and evolving history of gay and gay-affirming religious traditions in America with an emphasis on Atlanta and Georgia. Primarily an oral history, this project draws from eighty-two interviews as well as primary and secondary documents to construct this history. Several conclusions unfold: …