A qualitative study of older people living with HIV Hong Kong: Resilience through downward comparison amidst limited social support
In: Journal of aging studies, Band 64, S. 101079
ISSN: 1879-193X
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In: Journal of aging studies, Band 64, S. 101079
ISSN: 1879-193X
In: Journal of aging studies, Band 60, S. 100980
ISSN: 1879-193X
In: Journal of ethnic and migration studies: JEMS, S. 1-18
ISSN: 1469-9451
In: Sociological research online, Band 20, Heft 3, S. 48-61
ISSN: 1360-7804
This paper contributes to the theorization of 'choice' within sociological understanding of singlehood. Previous sociological research on singlehood has largely focused on the lives of heterosexual singles. A choice narrative permeates such literature, depicting singlehood as a celebratory story that brings about the potential to disrupt the couplehood culture in society. Based on in-depth interviews with 25 self-identified single gay men over the age of 50 in England, this article finds that although gay singles share similarities with straight singles, there are gay-specific features of singlehood that can be identified, in terms of the limit of 'choice'. Although some older single gay men drew on the cultural discourse in the gay community, which decentres the conjugal couple, and claimed freedom of sexual exploration as a positive aspect of being single, there was also a strong sense that many older gay men's status of being single was shaped by a larger history, and hence, they were afforded no choice in choosing whether to be single or not. Taking these findings together, this paper suggests that there are ideological, historical and cultural factors that distinguish the lived experiences of single gay men as being different from those of heterosexual singles. This paper argues that although the discourse of 'choice' helps sociologists to understand that singlehood need not be understood as necessarily a negative experience, older gay men's experiences of singlehood caution that the choice narrative shall not mislead the analysis to focus singlehood merely on the individual level. Instead, singlehood needs to be understood as deeply socially and historically embedded.
In: Journal of intergenerational relationships: programs, policy, and research, Band 10, Heft 2, S. 184-189
ISSN: 1535-0932
In: Sociology: the journal of the British Sociological Association, Band 45, Heft 6, S. 1146-1147
ISSN: 1469-8684
In: Social theory & health, Band 9, Heft 1, S. 71-86
ISSN: 1477-822X
In: Sociological research online, Band 15, Heft 2, S. 189-190
ISSN: 1360-7804
In: The Journal of men's studies, Band 20, Heft 1, S. 73-83
ISSN: 1060-8265, 1933-0251
In: Routledge advances in social work
What does it mean to grow older as a lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT) person? What gaps in knowledge about LGBT ageing remain? This timely and innovative book reports on a project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council which aimed to address gaps in knowledge about older LGBT people and their experiences of ageing. The book discusses the project and contains chapters either specially commissioned or written by leading researchers and activists in the field. Informed by a range of theoretical perspectives, empirical research studies, critical observations as well as lived experiences, this book explores areas of LGBT ageing that have been under-studied. These include: bisexual ageing; trans ageing and older trans people's mental health; ethnicity, culture and religion in the lives of older LGBT people and gaps in knowledge about older LGBT people from minority ethnic communities; intergenerational networks; residential and end-of-life care; and the effects of austerity on services. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential for researchers and policy makers interested in the lives of older LGBT people, people who work with older people and teachers and students interested in ageing, gender identity and sexuality.
In: Joing Briefing Paper of the Centre for Comparative and Public Law at the Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong; the Sexualities Research Programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong; and the Human Rights Law Program at the University of North Carolina School of Law, 2023
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In: Joint Briefing Paper from the Centre for Comparative and Public Law at the Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong; the Sexualities Research Programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong; and the Human Rights Law Program at the University of North Carolina School of Law, 2023
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In: The Journal of sex research, Band 57, Heft 8, S. 1036-1047
ISSN: 1559-8519
In: Journal of gay & lesbian social services: issues in practice, policy & research, Band 32, Heft 2, S. 148-163
ISSN: 1540-4056
In: Kelley Loper, Holning Lau, Charles Lau and Yiu-Tung Suen, Public Attitudes Towards Transgender People and Antidiscrimination Legislation, Briefing Paper (2019), Centre for Comparative and Public Law, Faculty of Law, The University of Hong Kong.
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