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Restricted And Adaptive Masculine Gender Performance In White Gay College Men, Richard Anderson-Martinez, Jörg Vianden

Jörg Vianden

This article presents the results of a qualitative exploration of the performance of masculine gender identities in six gay male students enrolled at a master’s comprehensive public institution in the Midwest. This article builds on the work of Laker and Davis (2011) and Rankin (2005). The findings indicate participants adapted their gender expressions to avoid harassment, discrimination, and physical harm, depending on their environment. Specific recommendations for college educators are offered.